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COLLEGE: 

ITS PAST AND PRESENT, 

A TRIBUTE OF THE ALUMNI. 



(The figures after each name refer to the page containing biograpliical sketch.) 

E III rOK-IN-rillEF : 

John Walter Wayland, 

Graduate Student, University of Virtrinia. (107) 

ASSOCIATE EIllTDUS: ' 



James Carson Miller, 

Secretaiy District Mission Board, Second District 
of Virginia. (92) 

Efpie Showalter Lono, 
Missionary, Anlclesvar, India. (176) 

Isaac Newton Harvey Beahm, 
President of Elizabethtown College, Penn. (97) 

Eugene Morgan Crouch, 
President of Manchester College, Indiana. (9.5) 

John Samuel Plorv, 

Assistant in Englisli Literature, University of 

Virginia. (105) 



Perry Braxton Pitzwater, 

Pastor and Bible Lecturer, Royersford, Pa. 

(167) 

Weldon Thomas Myers, 

Professor of Latin and Greek, Bridgewater 

College. (118) 

Edward Frantz, 

President of McPherson College, Kansas. (99) 
Justus Henry Cline, 

Professor of History and Moral Sciences, Bridge- 
water College. (120) 

David Newton Eller, 
President of Botetourt Normal College, Vir- 
ginia. (144). 



BVtilSESS MA XA CEIi : 

Jacob Aaron Garber, 

Student of Boston University and Emerson College of Oratory. (115) 



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To ' 

THE ALMA MATER: 

The Men who Iiave Founded and Fostered Her; 

The Men and Women 

Who now are Living for the Future in Giving to 

Her Needs; 

Her Teachers, who have Lived in Hope and Labored with Patience 

The Boys and Girls who have Carried 

her Name into the Great World of Work; 

The Boys and Girls who now Throng her Halls; 

The Boys and Girls who shall Crown her Joy in 

The Coming Years; 

The Boys and Girls who have Said to Her their 

Last Farewell; 

Who have Answered the Last Long Call; 

and who now, 

beyond our Ken and Vision, 

Await our Coming: 

This Volume is Lovingly Dedicated. 



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CHAPTER I. 
Introduction, 5 

CHAPTER II. 
Historical Sketch, , 8 

CHAPTER III. 
Religious Life in General 41 

CHAPTER IV. 
[Mission Work in Particular 46 

CHAPTER V. 
The Literary Societies and their Work, 55 

CHAPTER VI. 

" Little 'Sla.g " and Her Kindred, 59 

CHAPTER VII. 

The Alumni Association and Its Aims, 66 

CHAPTER VIII. 

Social Phases and the " Co-Ed " Problem, 73 

CHAPTER IX. 
The •■ Physical Phase." 78 

CHAPTER X. 
Teachers and Professors, 85 

CHAPTER XI. 
Other Benefactors of the College. 124 

CHAPTER XII, 
The Classes : 1886-1904. 142 

CHAPTER XIII. 
Others that the College has Helped, 203 

CHAPTER XIV. 
■■ The Open Door." 229 

CHAPTER XV. 
The Call of Xeed 235 

CHAPTER XVI. 
Conclusion, 240 

APPENDIX. 

Student Roster and Directory. 244 

Advertisements, and Quips from College Quills 271 



CHAPTER I. 



INTRODUCTION. 



If a preface is " something that is written last and never 
read," we are not going to call this a preface, though we write 
it last; for we desire yon to read it. ^^'e know that you will 
want to read all the rest of the book, and we want to ask 
you to read this also. 

This volume — Bridgewater College : Its Past and Present — 
is a tribute of the Alumni to the Alma Mater. At the regular 
annual meeting of the College Alumni Association, June 3, 
1903, the editor-in-chief and business manager were elected, 
with power to choose their associates ; the whole editorial staff 
being thus authorized by the Association to act for it in " writ- 
ing, compiling, and publishing a history of the College from 
its beginning to the present." , 

The purpose in view was at least fourfold: (1) To pre- 
serve facts of interest and value relative to the founding and 
subsequent growth of the College; (2) To give just and due 
honor to the men and women that have made great sacrifices 
in behalf of the school: (3) To strengthen the bond of ever- 
lasting l^irotherhood between the hundreds of students that 
look back to Bridgewater College as an alma mater : (4) To 
make a practical step in providing help for those students 
who must struggle \\ith poverty, as many have already done. 

The proceeds from the sale of the book are to be devoted 
to the ]nirpose last named. Every dollar of profit is to be 
turned into the Alumni Scholarships Endowment Fund, for 
the benefit of worthy young men and women that need financial 
aid in pursuing their school work. 

The editorial staff, in view of the worthy interests at stake, 
have given their time, labor, and nervous energy to the enter- 
prise, to the value of several hundreds of dollars. They are 
to receive no remuneration, and they ask for none, save the 
consciousness of duty done and the good will of those they 
have tried to serve. 

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6 URIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

Please observe: (1) The publication of this book is not 
an enterprise originated and fostered by the management of 
the school as an ad\ertising scheme. It was conceived by the 
Alumni, and has been fostered by them, as a means of ex- 
pressing their good will toward a kind foster mother, and their 
fellow feeling toward their old associates of the class room and 
campus, as well as their interest in the welfare of the students 
in the years to come. (2) The publication of this book is 
not an enterprise to make money for the editors : they have 
" worked for nothing and boarded themselves." Why have they 
worked? Because their hearts have been in the task. They 
want to honor the College, record its history, keep alive the 
spirit of old friendships, and help the boys and girls that have 
to struggle for an education. Our aim is wholly a benevo- 
lent one. therefore we feel that we have a claim upon your 
sympathy and support. 

It is the duty of every Alumnus, whether a graduate or 
not, and of ever> friend of the school and of humanity, to aid 
in making this work a success. Purchase a copy of the book 
for yourself : buy another for your friend : take the first thou- 
sand copies Cjuickly — we've made them for you. ^lake a sec- 
ond edition of the book an early necessity. 

While the editors urge their claims of philanthropy upon 
the book-buying and the book-reading public, they at the same 
time feel assured that every purchaser of Bridgewater College : 
Its Past and Present will receive full value for his money. A 
book that tells about people from twelve States of the Union 
and one foreign country^ ought to be interesting to persons 
that never heard before of Bridgewater College. 

It is needless to say that you will find in our work de- 
fects and mistakes, ^^'e wish only to say that we have done 
our best under the circumstances. The editors are all busy 
people. They have other Avork besides making books. So they 
crave forbearance in all errors, and earnestly repeat what they 
have already asked so often — that all persons having facts per- 
taining to the subjects herein treated of, let these facts be 
known. Then, it may be, the second edition of our work shall 
be more nearly perfect. 



IXTRODUCTIOX. 7 

It was the intention of the editor-in-chief, at first, to en- 
deavor to blend the several chapters of this volume into a 
sort of connected and homogeneous whole ; but it was thought 
best, upon reconsideration, to leave each chapter as nearly as 
possible like the author wrote it: since it is believed that the 
distinct and original personality of the several writers will be 
of greater worth than any attempt at greater literars" unity. 
Each chapter has been left, therefore, as nearly as possible 
like it was written, and the author's name follows. The chap- 
ters unsigned have been contributed bv the editor-in-chief. 



CHAPTER II. 



HISTORICAL SKETCH. 



As Bridgewater College is about to enter upon the ses- 
sion of 1904-5, which will round out the first quarter-century 
of her history, this volume, the first in the series to record 
her life story of struggle and triumph, is being closed by its 
editors, soon to be opened and spread abroad, they trust, by 
the thousands far and near that love Bridgewater's name, and 
that look hitherward with longing eyes and tender memories. 

Let us now start at the beginning. During the summer 
of 1880, Prof. Daniel C. Flory, whose biography appears in 
Chapter X, opened a summer normal for teachers at Spring 
Creek, Rockingham Co.. Va.. The following autumn Prof. Flory 
founded the Spring Creek Normal School and Collegiate Insti- 
tute. We dare say that within the capacious limits of this 
name there were hidden marks of prophecy that the present is 
just beginning to disclose and interpret. Twenty-nine students 
— Hattie V. Blakemore, Annie Beard, Mollie Koiner, and Sue C. 
Wenger being the only ladies — were in attendance the first ses- 
sion. 

xA-SSOciated with Prof. Flory, as assistant teacher, was one of 
the students, Mr. James R. Shipman, whose energy and ex- 
cellent business qualities are well known through his connection, 
as cashier, with the Planters" Bank of Bridgewater. 

The following quotations from the first annual catalogue, 
a small pink-hued pamphlet of eight pages, are interesting and 
authentic : 

" Design. — Though originated for the children of the Breth- 
ren (or Tunkers as they are sometimes called) and under their 
immediate control, this school offers a hearty welcome to those 
who seek knowledge. Having no endowment, it will depend 
on its own merits for success." 

" Board of Trustees. — . . . This Board shall contain at 
least fifteen members, and as many more as may seem expedient 
or advisable. Its officers shall be a President, Vice-President, 



HISTORICAL SKETCH. 9 

and Secretan-. These to be elected by the Board them- 
selves." . 

The names and addresses of the thirty men composing 
the Board, as griven in the first catalogrue. are as follows: 

1. Solomon Garber. Bridgewater. 17. Samuel Petry. Goods Mill. 

2. Jacob Thomas. Spring Creek. 18. Samuel A. Sanger. Meyerhoef- 

3. Daniel Baker. Stephensburg. fers Store. 

4. John Miller. Mt. Sidney. 19. John Flory. Bridgewater. 

5. Levi Garber. Mt. Sidney. 20. Martin Miller. Spring Creek. 

6. John A. Cline. Stuarts Draft. 21. Samuel Driver. New Hope. 

7. S. A. Shaver, Maurertown. 22. Samuel J. Garber. Xew Hope. 

8. Benj. Miller, Greenmount. 2i. E. L. Brower. Wavnesboro. 

9. Daniel Hays, Moores Store. 24. E. D. Kendig. Fishersville. 

10. Levi A. Wenger. Longglade. 25. Samuel A. Driver. Mt. Sidney. 

11. S. H. Myers. Timberville. 26. Daniel Yount. Koiners Store. 

12. E. B. Shaver. Maurertown. 27. Walter B. Yount. Koiners 

13. Emanuel Hoover. Timberville. Store. 

14. Hamilton \'arner, Stonyman. 2&. S. F. Sanger. Bridgewater. 

15. John J. Bowman, Broadway. 29. John W. Click, Bridgewater 

16. Jacob Myers. Cherry Grove. 30. D. T. Click, Dayton. 

The officers of the Board were : Elder Jacob Thomas. Pres- 
ident ; Elder Daniel Hays, Mce-President : Samuel F. Sanger, 
Secretary. 

Three regular courses of study were offered: (1) Normal ; 
(2) Scientific; (3) Classical. The first was outlined for two 
years : the second and third, for four years each. All were com- 
prehensive and thorough in scope and aim. 

The subject of co-education is thus touched upon : •' \\'e 
regard the co-education of the sexes the only true method 
of education. Their reciprocal influence will be beneficial in 
the Chapel, Dining Room, and Recitation Rooms. Their apart- 
ments of study and places of recreation will be separate." 

1881-1882. 

The second session began on .Mondav. September 5, 1881, 
and ended on Friday, June 16, 1882. This year thirty students 
were enrolled, among them five ladies: Fannie Paul, -Maggie 
Beard, Nelie Beard, Hattie ^^ Blakemore. and Ella McCall. 
The students represented three counties of \'irginia— Rocking- 



lO LRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

ham, Augusta, Shenandoah — and two of West Virginia : Pendle- 
ton and Fayette. 

The third session of the school was conducted at Bridsre- 
water, under a new name ; but before proceeding to these 
changes we present the following paper, which contains many 
facts of interest and value that ought to be preserved as a 
part of our school history. This paper was read before the 
Alumni Association of the College on June 3, 1903, by Mr. 
James R. Shipman. Coming therefore, as it does, from one 
who was a teacher and student of the first sessions, it pos- 
sesses a peculiar interest and authenticity : 

" Our Alma Mater at Spring Creek." 

" Nearly twenty-three years covers the lifetime of what 
is now Bridgewater College. The institution has not always 
been known by its present name. In the year 1880, the school 
was first opened at Spring Creek, Virginia, and was known as 
the Spring Creek Normal School and Collegiate Institute. Two 
years later the name was changed to the Virginia Normal 
School, and still later to Bridgewater College. 

" The founder of the school was Prof. D. C. Flory, who is 
personally well known to many now present. It may be in- 
teresting to this audience to know how Prof. Flory conceived 
the idea of starting the school, and why Spring Creek was 
chosen as a location. 

" Here are some of the reasons. Several parties living in 
the vicinity of Beaver Creek Church solicited Prof. Flory to 
accept the principar department in the Beaver Creek public 
school. ■ In the consideration of the acceptance of this position, 
I intuitively conceived the idea of originating a Brethren's school. 
I knew no better place to try the experiment than in the Beaver 
Creek congregation, then considered the heart of the Second 
District of Virginia. Of course, not being able to build up 
such a school as we desired, in connection with a public school, 
and the Bridgewater Normal School, which had flourished for 
some years past, now being on a decline, it was decided to open 
this new school at Spring Creek.' 

" Like the beginning of almost every enterprise, this one 




DANIEL C. FLORY. 



12 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

was looked upon not only with deep interest, but with very pe- 
culiar interest, by many persons in this section of the country. 
Those persons who had solicited Prof. Flory to teach in the 
public school at Beaver Creek were of course supporting him 
heartily in this movement, but these friends were, compara- 
tively, very few in number. Unfortunately, as we have al- 
ways thought, there was opposition to the efifort to start the 
school. 

" This opposition, which existed mainly among members of 
the Brethren church, being so much greater in point of num- 
bers than the supporters, the outlook was not at all a bright 
one. This condition of things must, of necessity, be changed, or 
the enterprise must end in failure. Prof. Flory, who, as some 
of you know, is a man of considerable force of character, a man 
of tenacit}^ of purpose and determination, was not easily de- 
terred from carrying out his purpose. With the prospect he now 
had, and encouraged by his friends, he determined, in the face 
of an unfavorable outlook, and in spite of seemingly formidable 
opposition, to push forward and test the matter. 

" The day for opening the school came. Less than a dozen 
students entered at the beginning. This sm.all number (with 
one exception) was composed of young men ; some from Shen- 
andoah county, one from Augusta, some from remote parts of 
this (Rockingham) county, one from West Virginia, the re- 
mainder from the immediate vicinity of Spring Creek. 

"Wliile all this is going on, what is being said and done 
by the ' opposition ' ? 

" It must be remembered that Prof. Flory's object was to 
establish a Brethren's school; and it is therefore to be regretted 
that from among them came the strongest opposition. On this 
point Prof. Flory says : ' The Brethren generally believed that 
the school would be short-lived, — the production of a wild 
theorist or a crank. I am sure a large majority of them were 
decidedly opposed to the institution ; but among them were 
some true to the movement, who considered it a step in the right 
direction.' 

" While public sentiment was so much divided with ref- 
erence to the school, its progress was necessarily very much re- 



HISIOKICAL SKETCH. ^ I3 

tarcled. As time went on, however, the attendance increased, 
and, along with this, the interest and enthusiasm of the patrons 
and friends of the institution increased. The school work was 
now going along in earnest. The Professor was much encour- 
aged, and was doing his best. The students were earnest, dili- 
gent, and punctual. They were progressing nicely in their sev- 
eral studies, and were delighted with the opportunity to at- 
tend a school of this kind at home. Soon the tide of public 
sentiment began to change — to change rapidly — in favor of 
the school. 

"What could have brought about such a change so soon? 
Many of those who had feared that the school would be the 
means of ' spoiling ' farm hands, corresponding to the number 
of young men enrolled as students, now began to realize their 
mistake. It was but a short time indeed until they could see 
])lainly enough, that a good school was not calculated to ' spoil ' 
young men, but the very thing to prevent them from being 
' spoiled.' They found it just what was needed to develop young 
men and young women, and fit them for greater usefulness ; and 
many of them began to realize, for the first time, what they 
themselves had lost for want of just such an opportunity, and 
the disposition to use it. . . . 

" As to the school itself, it was in most respects quite sat- 
isfactory. The Professor and those who assisted were earnest 
and faithful in their work. The students, almost without ex- 
ception, were studious, and even enthusiastic in most cases. 
I am glad to be able, to say that in my experience in school I 
have never seen a more ambitious and wide-awake band of 
students than were in attendance at Spring Creek We had 
our time lor study and our time for recreation. We had our 
Bible class, which was large and interesting, regularly every 
Sabbath afternoon. 

" Our literary society met once a week. The society in- 
cluded in its membership quite a number from the village, who 
were not students. This had the effect of encouraging the so- 
ciety and making it very interesting and enjoyable. 

" During the hours of recreation we would frequently have 
a game of baseball. To some of those who had been opposed 



14 r.RlDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

to the school this kind of sport was a sure sign that the young- 
men would be led off into idle and dangerous practices ; while, 
in the school room, the Professor had observed that the boys 
who played ball most energetically were the ones who made 
the best grades on examination. 

" Then, too, we A\ere even pretentious enough to have com- 
mencement exercises at the close of the sessic")n. l"^nlike the 
conmiencement exercises you have now, lasting for one week, 
ours lasted one evening. Having so few young ladies among 
the students, we were c^bliged to obtain assistance from lady 
friends in the neighborhood in rendering the music for the oc- 
casion. Tc^ practice this nuisic, we met at the homes of some 
of our friends ii; the connnunity, usually at night. All this 
will tend to show that we were laboring under difficulties to 
have this conunencemeut — and we were ; but we had decided 
to have it, and without wavering or faltering we did have it ; and 
it was acknowledged by those present to be a great success. 

" As Ave have said, the school was conducted at Spring 
Creek for only two }ears ; but this was the beginning-. 

"And what of the students who were in the school then? 
Where arc they, and what are they, now? A few of that small 
student band are not living. Two of those Avho are gone 
[laMijamin Thomas and Frank AlcLaughlin] met their death in 
a tragic manner. Of those living, four are ministers of the 
Gospel; others are hlling places of more or less prominence 
in business : all are holding positions of trust and responsi- 
bility. 

" These are some of the first fruits of this beloved institu- 
tion. But let your mind run back over the years intervening be- 
Iween thnt time and the present. How many noble young men 
and women haAC gone out from this college, filling with credit, 
and some even with distinction, positions of importance and 
prominence in the business world, as well as the professional 
and the literary world' Who. then, shall say what it may now 
mean, or Avho will venture to predict what it may yet mean, to 
be an ahunnus of r>ridi:'e\vater Collec'e?" 



HISIUKICAI. SK -.'K 11. 1$ 

1882-1883. 

As already stated, the thinl session of the school was con- 
ducted at ljridy;evvater ; and the institution was now known as 
the Virginia Normal School. A part of what is now the Sipe 
& Arey ('ompan}-"s building-, corner of Main and College Street, 
was occu]:)ied by tlie classes. 

The reasons for this change of location have been summed 
up under three heads. " First, for students coming from a dis- 
tance by rail, liridgewater was easier of access than Spring 
Creek. In the second ])lace, tliere lived at Bridgewater and in 
its vicinity a number of influential men that wanted the school 
here, and worked to get it here. . . . Finally, the selection 
of Bridgewater for the location of the College was a sort of 
compromise between the two sections of the Valley, the south- 
west section toward Roanoke City, and the northeast section 
toward Winchester and Harper's Ferry. In Botetourt and 
Roanoke Counties were THder \\. F. Moomaw and his sons, who, 
with others, were anxious to have the school located in their 
section ; on the other hand, Flders S. H. Myers, Daniel Hays, 
S. A. .'^haver, and others, in Shenandoah and Frederick, would 
have preferred Timberville, or some other place lower down 
the Valley, for the school center. In the end, all agreed upon 
Bridgewater as the place most suitable, in respect to both lo- 
cation and environment." 

Announcements for the first session at Bridgewater, show 
34 men of prominence on the Board of Trustees. All the thirty 
already named api:)ear except Solomon Garber, John Miller and 
Samuel Retry; the seven new names are the following: D. 
C. Moomaw, Nathan Nininger. Henry Garst, Peter S. Miller, 
Samuel F. Miller, Daniel Garber, and Joseph A. Miller. The 
officers of the Board are the same as at the beginning. 

The Faculty shows a decided expansion : D. C. Flory, Prin- 
cipal, was teacher of Ancient Languages and Mathematics; 
Daniel Hays taught Flocution, and had charge of the new Busi- 
ness Department ; James R. Shipman continued teaching Pen- 
manship and Fnglish Branches ; Geo. B. Holsinger had charge 
of the IMusic, — another new department. The session this year 
began .Sc]")teml)er 12, and ended June 15. The enrollment 



HISTORICAL SKKTCH. I7 

reached the number of 52. This year twenty ladies were in 
attendance. 

1883-1884. 

For this year, the Board of Trustees have the same Presi- 
dent and Vice-President ; but Samuel A. Shaver is Secretary. 
The catalogue does not name the whole Board. 

In the Faculty, J. E. Miller and Sallie A. Kagey take the 
places, in general, of Daniel Hays and J. R. Shipman, respect- 
ively. 

•The courses appear without material change. Several new 
steps of progress are, nevertheless, announced. We quote be- 
low concerning the most important. 

■' The New Building. — The college building now in process 
of erection, will stand on a beautiful elevation overlooking the 
town, river and much of the adjacent country. It will be a 
substantial brick building, 40x80 feet, three stories high ; and 
will be admirably adapted to the purposes of the school, making 
a pleasant and comfortable home for teachers and students of 
both sexes." A description of the building follows. 

" Graduation. — The School will be chartered before the com- 
pletion of another school year. The charter will give us all 
the privileges of a first-class college, and on the completion of 
any of che regular Courses of Study the proper degree will be 
conferred." The next year's announcements state that the new 
building has been completed, and that the institution has re- 
ceived its charter. 

This session the enrollment was 80. 

1884-1885. 

The officers of the Board of Trustees were : Jacob Thomas, 
President ; J. C. ]\Ioomaw, Vice-President ; John Flory, Treas- 
urer; J. W. Click, Secretary.. Messrs. B. F. Moomaw, S. H. 
Myers, S. F. Miller, P. S. Miller, Daniel Garber, D. T. Click, and 
J. W. Click composed an Executive Committee, of which Elder 
B. F. Moomaw was Chairman. 

John Flory was Steward and Superintendent of Grounds 
and Buildings. Frances Flory was jMatron. 

The Faculty comprised the same members as the preceding 



15 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

3'ear, Avith the addition of S. N. McCann, teacher of Mental 
Philosophy, Rhetoric, and ]\Iathematics. 

A steady growth of the Library seems to haye been going 
on. The catalogue containing- the announcements for this year 
closes its pages Avith an article by Rey. J. C. jMoomaw, in 
which the aims of the school, together with the adyantages aris- 
ing from a properly conducted school, are set forth with great 
fullness and clearness. 

Eighty-seyen students Ayere in attendance this year. 

1885-1886. 

The Board of Trustees has noAy reached the number of 
forty. The members of the Board, not already named, are the 
folloAving : D. B. Arnold, W. H. Franklin, Joseph Click, J. 
W. ElleV, Noah Beery, Ami Caricofe, G. A." Phillips, B. C. 
AIoomaAy, A\'. G. Nininger, and AndrcAy ]\Iiller. Samuel Petry's 
name reappears. The officers of the Board remain as the 
preceding year, except that Daniel Hays is \'ice-President. 
Messrs. P. S. Miller, Chairman, Joseph Click, S. F. JNIiller, 
Daniel Garber, and J. A\'. Click constitute a Board of Directors. 
The Board of Trustees continued from this time to consist of 
forty members until December 18. 1894, Ayhen it Ayas reduced 
to fiA^e. 

Under the head " Faculty," Rca*. John Flory is named as 
President of the College ; D. C. Flory, as Chairman of Instruc- 
tion. Profs. J. E. Aliller, McCann, and Holsinger retain their 
places ; ]\Iiss Kagey appears as i\Irs. Holsinger. 

Among the President's miscellaneous announcements for 
this year we note the folloAA'ing: 

" Ladies Ayhen Ayalking AA'ithout the enclosure Ayill be at- 
tended by the lady teacher in charge or her assistant." 

■' ]vIonthly Reports of the progress and deportment of the 
pupils Ayill be sent regxdarly to parents or guardians." 

The catalogue contains an article on " The Object of the 
School," by Elder D. Hays, from AAdiich aa-c quote the opening 
sentence : 

" It is designed to make the \'irginia Normal a Home and 
.Scliool AA-here our brethren and friends can place their chil- 




GEORGE B. HOLSINGER. 
(See Chapter X for biographical sketch.) 



20 BKiDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

dren under a sound moral and religious influence, where they 
will be safe and well cared for, and where they will at the 
same time be furnished with the means for acquiring a thorough 
and practical education." 

Among the gifts acknowledged for the past session are 
some of books and manuscripts by Judge John Paul and Hon. 
C. T. O'Ferrall. 

This session 81 regular students are found enrolled. 

The spring of '86 is notable for at least two reasons : It 
marks the end of Prof. D. C. Flory's connection with the Col- 
lege as a teacher; it also brings before us the first regular gradu- 
ates of the institution. The names, with biographical sketches, 
of these graduates, will be found in their proper connection in 
Chapter XII. 

1886-1887. 

For the seventh session there was no change from the pre- 
ceding year in the Board of Trustees except in its organiza- 
tion. Elder Jacob Thomas, who had been President of the 
Board from the beginning, was succeeded in that office by Elder 
John Flory. B. I'\ Moomaw, Daniel Hays, and J. W. Click were 
Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary, respectively. The 
Board of Directors had D. T. Click in place of Joseph Click. 

In the Faculty, Rev. John Flory was President, as in the 
preceding year. Daniel Hays was Principal ; John B. Wrights- 
man was Associate Principal. The other members of the Fac- 
ulty were, E. A. Miller, Mrs. G. B. Holsinger. and G. B. Hol- 
singer. 

The constant aim of the Faculty and Trustees, to get the 
principles and methods of education clearly fixed in the public 
thought, must here be noticed again. The sixth annual cata- 
logue has a well written paper on " True Education," by B. F. 
Moomaw. Following is the first paragraph : 

" True Education is to bring up, to lead out and train the 
mental powers, to inform and enlighten the understanding, to 
form and regulate the principles and character, to prepare and 
fit for any calling or business in life. The law of development 
bv labor and cultivation is fundamental to the intellectual na- 



HISTORICAL SKETCH. 21 

ture, it exists in the constitution of the mind and is consequent- 
ly of divine origin and universal obligation." 
This year the enrollment was 72. 

1887-1888. 

Three new members appear in the Board of Trustees for 
the eighth session : Isaac C. Myers, S. C. Smucker, and David 
Wampler. The officers of the Board were the following: John 
Flory, President ; D. C. Moomaw, Vice-President ; S. F. Miller, 
Treasurer; J. W. Click, Secretary. The Board of Directors re- 
mained as the preceding year. 

In the Faculty were many changes. E. A. Miller was Prin- 
cipal. The other members of the Faculty were: J. B. Wrights- 
man, E. M. Crouch, M. Kate Flory, J. M. Cofifman, C. E. Ar- 
nold, G. B. Holsinger, and Mrs. Fannie Wrightsman. A most 
remarkable succession had been going on in the Principalship 
during the last year. This evolution is hapjjily set forth in a 
letter of Prof. I. N. H. Beahm, who was a student at the time: 
" When Prof. Flory resigned in the spring of 'S6, Prof. McCann 
was principal pro tem until Prof. J. Carson Miller's services 
were procured ; then Prof. Miller was principal to the end of 
the session, and delivered the first diplomas issued by the col- 
lege. Prof. Hays was principal for the next session. He served 
only a short time, when the principalship fell upon the shoulders 
of his associate. Prof. W^rightsman ; and finally, perhaps with- 
in twelve months, he was superseded .by Prof. E. A. Miller." 

A department in Oil Painting and DraAving appears first 
this year. The enrollment of students during the session was 

m- 1888-1889. 

This year Elder Samuel Driver appears as President of the 
Board of Trustees. Elder D. B. Arnold was Vice-President. 
Messrs. S. F. Miller and E. D. Kendig were respectively Treas- 
urer and vSecretary. J. W. Click was succeeded on the Board 
of Directors by John Flory. 

The Faculty was composed of E. A. Miller, E. M. Crouch, 
I. N. H. Beahm, M. Kate Flory. C. E. Arnold, J. M. Coffman, 
E. Frantz, J. A. Garber. and Ci. B. Holsinger. One hundred 
sixt\'-onc students were enrolled durinaf the session. 



HISTORICAL SKETCH. 23 

1889-1890. 

In April, 1881), the school name was changed from Virginia 
Normal to Bridgewater College. The catalogue for the tenth 
session also announced that the " Young Ladies' Home " — the 
present " White House " — was ready for occupancy. 

New names on the Board of Trustees were, James A. Fry 
and B. W. Neff. The organization was the same as the pre- 
ceding year. On the Board of Directors, J. A. Fry had suc- 
ceeded John Flory. 

The Faculty comprised the following: E. M. Crouch, Prin- 
cipal; W. C. Goodwin, E. Frantz, J. A. Garber. L N. H. Beahm, 
J. W. Wampler, W. M. Wine, J. C. Beahm, C. E. Arnold, and 
G. B. Holsinger. In the Business Department, J. W. Cline was 
Assistant to C. E. Arnold, Principal; in the Music Department, 
Miss Effie L. Yount was x\ssistant to Prof. Holsinger, Director. 

One hundred fifty students were in attendance this year. 

December 3.1, 188!), is memorable in the history of the school 
as the day when the old brick building 1:»urned. In the cata- 
logue for the next session we find the following note : 

'■ Our friends remember that on the 'Mst of last December 
our main College building burned. No doubt they are also aware 
of the fact that our earnest Board of Directors promptly rented 
other property near by for the accommodation of the school. 
They soon began the erection of a Dormitory building for the 
young gentlemen [the present Wardo Hall]. And an addition 
to the Young Ladies' Building or ' White House ' will be con- 
structed. 

" Also a large College Building [the present Stanley Hall] 
is in process of erection, which will be used for Recitations, 
Religious Services, Offices, IMusic Rooms, etc." 

The building that burned occupied the site of the present 
Wardo Hall. The temporary quarters secured after the fire 
were in an old furniture factory that stood where the residence 
of N. W. Beery now stands, near the corner of College Street 
and Main. 

1890-1891. 

New Trustees this year were, D. D. Bonsack, John W. 
Miller, G. W. Thomas, Samuel Yount, and T. C. Denton. Elder 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 




THE BURXIXG. 



Samuel Driver was still President of the Board; E. L. Brower 
was Vice-President ; S. F. Miller was Treasurer ; E. D. Kendig- 
was Secretary. The Directors were the same as the preceding 
v^ear : P. S. Miller, J. A. Fry, D. T. Click, Daniel Garber, and 
S. F. Miller. 

In the Faculty, E. A. Miller was again Principal. It ma}' be 
well at this juncture briefly to notice what the editors of this 
book would be glad to pass over in silence, and what all friends 
of the school would be willing to forget; but what the truth 
of history demands shall receive at least a brief record. 

Sometime during the session of "88-"89, a number of serious 
charges were brought against the character of the Principal. 
This led to a contro^■ersy that was prolonged for several years, 
and that was attended by some very unfortunate consequences. 
It was thought best b}' the Directors, soon after these charges 
were first made, for the Principal to retire from the school. This 
he did sometime during the session of ^88-'S9 ; and Prof. Crouch 
was Principal during the remainder of that session and through- 
out the next session. In the fall of 1890, Prof. Miller was al- 



IIISTOKICAL SKKTCH. 25 

lowed to resume the principalship. He held the position till 
1892, when Prof. Yount was put in charge. 

The period from '89 to *92 witnessed the school's trial by 
fire. The controversy mentioned above is too recently past for 
discussion in detail ; the destruction of the College building was a 
great disaster; and the accumulating debt, to which further 
notice will be given, was not the least matter for concern. 

The other members of the Faculty for '90-'91 were, E. ]\I. 
Crouch, J. A. Garber, S. X. ]\IcCann, S. W. Garber, G. B. Hersh- 
berger, G. B. Holsinger. The number of students enrolled 
was 110. 

1891-1892. 

The Trustees this year were the same as the preceding one, 
except that G. W. Snell was elected to succeed B. F. AToomaw, 
and H. C. Early to succeed S. C. Smucker. The officers of the 
Board of Trustees, together with the Directors, continued with- 
out change. Elders Daniel Hays. Daniel ]\Iiller. and Isaac 
Long constituted an Advisory Board. 

The Faculty remained unchanged from the preceding ses- 
sion, except that Mrs. E. A. Aliller, teacher of Crayoning and 
Oil Painting, made an eighth member. One hundred ten stu- 
dents were in attendance. 

1892-1893. 

Xo new Trustees were elected this year. The organization 
of the Board was changed only by the election of John A. Cline 
to succeed E. L. Brower as A'ice-President. In the Board of 
Directors, also, there was only one change : Daniel Garber was 
succeeded by John W. ]\Iiller. The Advisory Board of the pre- 
ceding year, composed of the same gentlemen, was termed a 
Visiting Committee. 

In the Faculty, decided changes appear, ^^'alter B. Yount 
is Chairman ; J. Carson Miller is his first associate ; J. A. Gar- 
ber, S. N. McCann, G. B. Holsinger, ]\Irs. G. B. Holsinger, and 
Mrs. J. A. Garber complete the number. 

The enrollment of students this year was 115. 

1893-1894. 

N"o new elections were made to the Board of Trustees this 




WALTER B. YOUNT. 
(See Chapter X tor Biographical Sketch.) 



HlS'lUKICAL SKl-nXH. 2/ 

year. Elder Samuel Driver continued in the office of Presi- 
dent. W. B. Yount, S. F. Miller, and J. A. Fry were Vice-Presi- 
dent, Treasurer, and Secretary, respectively. The following' 
gentlemen constituted the Board of Directors : S. F. Miller, G. 
W. Snell, J. A. Fry, G. W. Thomas, and J. W. Miller. The Vis- 
iting Committee was unchanged from the preceding year. 

An addition to the Faculty was made this year, in the per- 
son of Charles Gilpin Cook, Professor of English, Rhetoric, and 
Literature. The number of students was 130. 

Within the limits of this session falls an event that demands 
more than a passing notice. We refer to the initial step in free- 
ing the College from the debt mentioned above. Early in the 
year 18'J-i this debt had come to exceed $11,000. This amount 
will of course appear comparatively insignificant in the eyes of 
those who are accustomed to control large resources; but to 
BridgCAvater College at that time a debt of this magnitude was a 
cause for gravest concern. 

On March 20, 1894, a meeting of the Board of Trustees was 
held in the College chapel. Elder Samuel Driver, President of 
the Board, called the house to order at 10 : 30 A. M. Devotional 
exercises were conducted by Elder P. S. Miller, of Roanoke 
Cit}'. Roll call showed seventeen members of the Board pres- 
ent. After a brief opening address by Elder Driver, the object 
of the meeting, namely, the drafting- of some plan for paying 
the debt upon the school, was stated by Prof. Yount, who de- 
clared the amoimt of indebtedness at that time to be $11,370.20, 
and urged a vigorous action for its licjuidation. The innate mod- 
esty of Prof. Yount will doubtless make it impossible for the 
public ever to know the full extent of his service to the insti- 
tution on this occasion ; but the minute book of the meeting 
shows that the resolutions that were finally adopted were pre- 
sented by him ; and it is known also that his arguments had 
much to do in securing for them a general acceptance. In these 
resolutions, which were passed at the afternoon session, the 
Board of Trustees gave themselves a period of six months in 
which to raise, by voluntary subscription, tlie amount required 
to discharge the indebtedness of the school : and to ])rove that 




J. CARSON MILLER, WIFE AND DAUGHTER 
CARRIE. (See Chapter X for sketch.) 



HISTORICAL SKETCH. 



29 



they were really determined in their purpose, and willing them- 
selves to do more than they even asked others to do, thirteen 
of those seventeen men, before leaving the room, gave their 
own subscriptions in personal bonds to the amount of $5,200. 
Thirteen may be an unlucky number at some places, but it isn't 
at Bridgewater College. In a few days more six others had 
joined the lucky thirteen, and the sinking fund had grown to 
$6,415. We regard this action on the part of these men as one 
of the turning points in the school's history ; and for this reason 
take the libertv here to record their names ; for it seems not too 




A!AK\ SIJiKET LOOKING TOWARD THE BRIDGE. 



much to sa}' that, by their generosity and self-sacrifice on 
this occasion, they saved the College from financial ruin. The 
thirteen — the lucky thirteen, let us continue to call them — were 
the following: H. M. Garst, S. H. Myers. B. W. Nefif, E. D. 
Kendig, Samuel Driver, B. A. Kiracofe, N. W. Beery, I. C. 
Myers, S. F. Miller, J. W. Miller, G. A\'. Thomas. J. A. Fry, W. 
B. Younr. Five of the six others referred to were : E. L. 
Brower, Joseph Click, D. T. Click, Daniel Garber, and George 



30 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE, 

W. Snell. The remaining man of these six we reserve for special 
mention. This is partly for the reason that he was not a mem- 
ber of the Board of Trustees, and partly for the reason that his 
service w^as in a measure distinct in itself. Notwithstanding" 
the fact that the donations of the Trustees imparted a great 
confidence and impetus to the work of freeing the school from 
debt, the task was only well begun, and many discouraging dif- 
ficulties had to be overcome before the remaining five thousand 
dollars were raised. The great majority of donations and sub- 
scriptions were in small amounts, and a boundless store of pa- 
tience and energy was required in order to push the canvass ta 
a successful finish. A man with less tenacity of purpose than 
S. N. McCann would likely have failed in spite of what had 
already been accomplished. He was one of five solicitors orig- 
inally appointed ; but owing to various circumstances the great 
bulk of the work was entrusted to him ; and so well did he dis- 
charge his trust that in June of 1S95, at the close of the school 
session, President Yount was able to announce that the Col- 
lege was free from debt. 

1894-1895. 

The Visiting Committee was composed this year of Elders 
J. P. Zigler, J. M. Cline, and L. A. Wenger. The Board of Trus- 
tees had the same officers and the same Board of Directors at 
the beginning of the session as the preceding year ; but in De- 
cember, 1894, the Board of forty Trustees was succeeded by 
five of their number, who acted as their own Board of Directors. 
In the resolutions of ^March 20, 1894, providing for the liquida- 
tion of the school debt, it was also provided that the number of 
Trustees should be reduced from forty to five. In accordance^ 
therefore, with this provision, five men, all of whom were mem- 
bers of the original Board, were duly elected and entrusted 
with the responsibilities that the larger body had previously 
borne. The Board of five entered upon their duties at the same 
time that the Board of forty was dissolved — December 18, 1894. 
The new Board consisted of the following men: W. B. Yount, 
President; S. F. Miller, Vice-President; J. A. Fry, Secretary 
and Treasurer; G. W. Thomas ; J. W. Miller. These gentle- 



11 J ST( )K 1 C A L S K KTC H . 



31 



men all served, without change of organization, for the remain- 
der of the session and for tlie following one. 

The Faculty were the following: W. B. Yount, Chairman; 
J. Carson Miller, John S. Flory, S. N. McCann, I. T. Good, G. 
B. Holsinger, Mrs. G. B. Holsinger, and 'Sirs. S. D. Bowman. 
The enrollment for the year was 121, exclusive of the students 
of the special Bible Term. 

1895-1896. 

The Visiting Committee this year was the same cs the pre- 
ceding 5^ear. The Faculty also remained unchanged, except 




PuUNDKRS HALL. (Completed UtOo.) 



that appended to it were Mrs. Maggie C. Yount, in special 
charge of Ladies' Hall, and James A. Fry, Steward. The reg- 
ular students in attendance this year were 120. 

1896-1897. 

The Trustees this year were, W. B. Yount, President ; J. 
Carson Miller, Vice-President; James A. Fry, Secretary and 
Treasurer; S. F. Miller; J. W. Miller. The Board retained this 
organization for two A^ears. 




JAMES A FRY. 



HISTORICAL sKi'/rcir. 33 

Elders Wenger, Zigler, and Cline still composed the V^isit- 
ing- Committee for this year, as well as for the year following. 

In the Faculty, Miss Lula (). Trout succeeded Mrs. Bow- 
man as Art teacher; and the names of j. W. Wayland and 
James M. ^Varrcn, M. D., were added. One hundred twenty 
regular students were enrolled. 

1897-1898. 

The catalogue for this year shows two changes in the Fac- 
ulty : Miss Trout's name does not appear; Joseph B. Wine is 
Professor of Natural Science and Mathematics. Prof. Yount 
now first ap]jears as President of the College, instead of Chair- 
man of the Faculty. 

The early i)art of this session is memorable as the time 
when literary society work received a great impetus, by the 
organization of two new societies — the Virginia Lee and the 
Victorian — by the members of the old society — the Philoma- 
thean, — which was dissolved. 

The enrollment of students this }car was 111. 

1898-1899. 

This year J. Carson Miller was President of the Board of 
Trustees; S. F. Miller was Vice-President; J. A. Fry continued 
as Secretary and Treasurer. John W. Miller and W. B. Yount 
were the other members of the Board. 

The Visiting Committee was composed of Elders Wenger, 
Zigler, and S. A. Sanger. 

New names in the Faculty this year are, Ottis E. Menden- 
hall, Mrs. Birdie Roller, D. W. Crist, Miss Ella Henton, and 
Mrs. B. C. Miller. The names of S. N. McCann, J. B. Wine, I. 
T. Good, and G. B. Flolsinger do not appear. 

About one hundred twenty regular students were in at- 
tendance. 

The spring of '99 witnessed the organization of the Bridge- 
water College Alumni Association, to which b(~)d\' Cliapter VII 
of this volume is devoted. 

1899-1900. 

For this session, and until 1904, the Poard of Trustees was 
made up as follows; S. F. Miller, President; John W. Miller, 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



Vice-President; James A. Fry, Sec'y and Treas. ; John A. Wan- 
ger; W. B. Yount. 

Elders H. C. Early, H. G. Miller, and S. A. Sanger were 
the Committee of Visitors for this year and the two following 
ones. 

In the Faculty, Prof. Mendenhall, Mrs. Holsinger, Prof. 
Crist, Miss Henton, Mrs. Miller, and Dr. Warren were absent; 




ENGLISH ROOM. 



new names were, R. H. Latham, E. T. Hildebrand, W. K. Con- 
ner, Miss Laura Emswiler, and Mrs. W. K. Conner. 

The enrollment of students this year was about 140. 

1900-1901. 

The Faculty for this year was as follows: W. B. Yount, 
President, Professor of Bible, Greek, and Elocution ; J. Carson 
Miller, Secretary, Professor of New Testament and Principal 
of Commercial Department ; John S. Flory, Librarian, Professor 
of English Language and Literature ; E. T. Hildebrand, Pro- 
fessor of Voice Culture, 3.Iethods, Harmony, Etc.; Mrs. Birdie 



HISTORICAL SKETCH. 



35 



Roller, Professor of Music — Piano and Organ ; R. H. Latham, 
Professor of Latin, Mathematics, and Physics; J. W. Wayland 
(absent on leave at University) ; J. C. Myers, Professor of 
Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Etc. ; W. K. Conner, Professor 
of Penmanship and Drawing-; J. A. Garber, Professor in Com- 
mercial Department; M. A. Good, Field Worker; J- D. Rrunk, 
Professor of Music — Harmony, Instrumental Music, Etc. ; Mrs. 
W. K. Conner, Teacher of Art ; Mrs. Nannie V. Myers, Teach- 




COLLEGE LIBRARY 



er of Preparatory Branches ; Mrs. Maggie C. Yount, Advisor to 
Ladies' Hall ; J- A. Fry, Steward. 

One hundred seventy-three regular students were in at- 
tendance this year. Counting those of the special Bible Term, 
the number was 243. 

1901-1902. 

Profs. J. Carson Miller and R. H. Latham were absent this 
year from the Faculty. Their places were supplied by J. W. 
Wayland, who had returned from the University, and by Profs. 
W. T. Mvers and John D. Miller. This vear W. K. Conner 



36 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

was made Secretary of the Faculty. He still retains the po- 
sition. 

The number of regular students this session was 213. 
Counting those of the special Bible Term, there were 342. 

1902-1903. 

This year Elder Peter Garber was elected to the Board of 
Visitors. He still retains a place on the Board, with Elders 
Miller and Early. 

From the Faculty, Prof. Flory joined Prof. J. C. Myers at 
the University for post-graduate studies — the latter having pre- 
ceded him a year ; J. W. Wayland was elected Librarian ; Prof. 
J. A. Garber was made Teacher of Elocution, as successor to 
Prof. Yount; Profs. Milton B. Wise and Bayard M. Hedrick 
were added to the Faculty. Mr. Noah F. Smith succeeded 
Mr. Fry as Steward. 

Two hundred two regular students were in attendance. 
Including those enrolled for the special Bible Term, the num- 
ber was 450. 

This session should be recorded m the history of the school, 
as the one in which began a marked revival in the study of the 
beginnings and subsequent history of the College. On the 
night of December 12, 1902, the Virginia Lee Literary Society 
rendered a special program, devoted exclusively to the history 
of the school, the men and women who have made it, together 
with some it has helped to make. The January (1903) issue 
of the Philomathean Monthly was made up entirely of the sev- 
eral articles presented at the society program. This volume is 
an outgrowth of the movement set on foot in the literary so- 
ciety. 

1903-1904. 

This year Prof. J. C. Myers returned to his place in the 
Faculty, and Prof. Wayland joined Prof. Flory at the Univer- 
sity. Prof. Garber retired to his country home to recuperate; 
Prof. Wise accepted another position; and Prof. John D. Miller 
entered upon the study of Medicine. Profs. J. H. Cline and 
VV. B. Norris, and Mrs. J. W. Wa^dand, were added to the 
Faculty. 



HISTORICAL SKETCH. 



37 



^■r^^m 



iSsS-;: 



A Peep into the (■fflce. 



The number of regular students enrolled this session reached 
the high-water mark in the history of the school — 251. The 
total number of students during- the year was 386. 

This session is also mem- 
orable for other reasons. It is 
the one in which the new 
Founders' Hall was completed 
and first occupied ; the one in 
which an organized movement 
was begun for providing a 
new Ladies' Hall ; and the one 
in which the scope and useful- 
ness of the College were en« 
larged, by the cooperation of 
the hirst and Second Districts 
of West Virginia, with the 
Second District of \^irginia, in 
the ownership, support, and control of the school. 

The following authentic statements, copied from College 
Life of June 15, 1904, will be useful in setting forth clearly and 
fully the present status of tlie College : 

" Our New Board of Trustees." 

" On the com])letion of the session of 1903-4, at twelve 
o'clock, noon, June 2, 190-1, Bridgewater College; passed formal- 
ly and fully into the ownership and control of the Second Dis- 
trict of Virginia and the First and Second Districts of West 
Virginia, of the German Baptist Brethren or Dunkard church. 
The College was founded by the Brethren and always under 
their management in general, its Board of Trustees having al- 
ways been selected in accordance with its charter from this 
body of Christian people, and its grounds and buildings (now 
estimated to be worth '^40,000.00) and endowments for the most 
part having been secured through and from them, so that this 
is after all rather a formal than a real change in the manage- 
ment ; still the Trustees are now appointed by the above church 
districts and the whole ownership and government of the Col- 
lege is thus positively and entirely in the church. 



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" Naturally, it may be ex- 
pected to require a little time 
and patience too to get the 
new management to running 
smoothly, but so far this has 
been done without a murmur. 
On the part of the Second 
District of Virginia, to which 
most of the executive has nat- 
urally fallen, the greatest 
fairness and impartiality have 
l:ieen and are desired and 
aimed at. Accordingly the 
following' petition was passed 
unanimoush" at the District 
Meeting of this district, held 
at the Greenmount churchy 
April 14 and 15 : 

L'arl and Dee at the Entrance. 

" ' We, the Brethren of the 
Cooks Creek congregation, in 
council assembled, ask the District Meeting of 1904 to change the part 
of the report of her Educational Committee of last year in which it is the 
plan to have a board of seven trustees and an executive board of five 
for Bridgewater College — to so change as to have a board of twelve 
trustees, which board of trustees shall be distributed over the three 
state districts owning the College in proportion to the numerical 
strength of the membership of each district, but each state district 
shall have at least one member of said board and out of this board 
of trustees the executive committee of five and such other committees 
as are necessary shall be elected annually by the board of trustees 
itself at its annual meeting. 

" ' This request is made in order that the two districts of West 
Virginia shall have proportional voice and representation with the Sec- 
ond District of Virginia in the executive work of the College.' 

" It will be necessary, it would seem, for the moderators 
or other representatives of the three District Meetings inter- 
ested to secure a census of the three districts before the next 
district meetings, in order that the proper number of trustees 
shall be appointed by each district meeting." 



HISTORICAL SKETCH. 



39 



" The Number of Trustees Possible." 

" On this point the following extract from the revised 
Charter Avill not be out of place : 

" ' * * * said Board of Trustees shall never be less than five 
nor more than twentj^ * * * J^J-,(J j-,q person shall be eligible to 
inembership in said Board of Trustees who shall not be a member 
of the German Baoti^t Brethren Church.' " 




A SECTION OF THE COMMERCIAL ROO.M. 



" Who the New Frovisional Board of Trustees Are." 

" The following well-known, influential men constitute the 
new Board of Trustees of Bridgewater College: W. H. Sipe, 
President, Bridgewater, Va. ; D. H. Zigler, First Vice-President, 
Broadway, Va. ; George S. Arnold, Second Vice-President, Bur- 
lington, W. Va. ; S. L. Bowman, Secretary, Cowan's Depot, \'a. ; 
J. A. Wenger, Treasurer, Bridgewater, Va. ; H. C. Early, Penn 
Laird, Va. ; S. F. Miller, Bridgewater, \''a. ; Z. Annon, Thorn- 
ton, W. Va. ; Jas. A. Fry, Bridgewater, Va. ; D. C. Flory, New 
Hope. \'a. ; J. Carson Miller, IMoore's Store, Va. ; J. W. Miller, 
Brideewater, \\a." 



CHAPTER III. 



RELIGIOUS LIFE IN GENERAL. 



" As a man thinketh in his heart so is he." Tlie ideal con- 
trols the man. i'liis is a psychological truth wliich the church 
is slow to incorporate into its practice. Strange, too, since the 
Bible so frequently and effectually employs this fundamental 
law in its dealings with the problems of human life. 

The apostle Paul, who was possessed of a profound dis- 
cernment, always sought to correct errors by establishing prop- 
er ideals. To the Colossians he said, " If ye then be risen with 
Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sit- 
teth on the right hand of God. Set your affection (literally, 
' your mind ') on things above, not on things on the earth." 
He knew that if he could get them to set their affections up- 
on heavenly things, that they would lose their taste for world- 
ly things. Again, to the Philippians he summarizes all his 
teachings in these words : ' Finally, brethren, whatsoever things 
are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, .... 
think on these things ' : i. e.. Brethren, if you would be true 
think on truth ; if you would be free from deceit, fill your mind 
with thoughts that are honorable ; if you would deal justlv with 
your fellow-man and with God, think on things of equity ; if 
you would possess a character that is unstained, think only 
upon things of purity; if you would have a lovable disposition, 
let lovely characters fill your imagination and occupy your heart ; 
if you Vv'ould be free from suspicion and censure, let your 
thoughts be constantly dwelling upon things of unquestionable 
report. 

Indeed, every law of soul growth is focalized in these 
words : " But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror 
the glorv of the Lord, are transformed into the same image, 
from glory to glory, even as by the Lord the Spirit." To be- 
come Godlike one must fix his thoughts upon God — let the 
Divine Being wholly absorb his thought and affection. To be- 
come like Christ one must make Christ his ideal,- — let every 

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42 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



thought, purpose, and desire be subordinated to the mind of 
the Savior, — let Christ be so completely formed in us that 
his moral glory may be radiated from us. There are some 
people whose character and person naturally suggest Christ. 
Prompted by an improper spirit, but prompted nevertheless, 
the boys of the College used to remark of one of our beloved 
professors, when he would be seen coming up the street to- 
ward the school, " There comes Jesus Christ." There v/as some- 
thing a])out his person and countenance that differentiated him 
from other men, and was noticeable even to the irreverent bovs. 




COLLEGE BUILDINGS FROM THE RIVER, NEAR BERLINTON. 



School days are formative days. The days we spend in 
school are the days in which character is formed. How impor- 
tant then that the proper atmosphere should pervade the edu- 
cational institutions in which our children pass the crisis of 
life ! The spirit of the institution which shapes the plastic mind 
is bound to stamp its bias upon the thought of the student. As 
the thought is, so will the character be. One's belief works 
a change in him. "What you believe you either are, or are 
fast becoming." See this exemplified in the lives of Individ- 



KKLIGIOUS LIFE IN GENERAL. 43 

uals. Here is one who believes in an omniscient and holy God. 
He believes that at e\"erv moment by day or night God sees him, 
and that even his innermost thoughts are known to him. He 
believes that God hates all evil, and will punish the evil-doer. 
The man that so believes you can depend upon as true and pure. 
You cannot trust any man that does not so believe. The man 
who believes that for a paltry sum he can have his sins par- 
doned by some priest, will not be very careful as to his deeds 
of honesty, truthfulness, and purity. 

Here, again, is another, say a Chinaman, who believes not 
in the true and omniscient God : but he believes that the gods 
can be tricked. For example, he puts upon the body of his 
child the statement that it has had the cholera, thinking that 
he can thus deceive the cholera god, and that the disease will 
not be sent upon his child. It is easy to trace the effects of 
such a belief hi the Chinese national character, as well as in 
the individual character of each Chinaman. Examples might 
easily be multiplied, all showing that the thought controls the 
man. 

My ideal of an educational institution is, first, that it be 
open to all — rich and poor. (This is possible only to a limited 
degree in a school that is not endowed.) Second, that its re- 
ligious atmosphere be such as to create in the student the lofti- 
est ideals, and that such religious instruction be given as will 
gradually strengthen the ideal until it becomes real. Third, 
that the proper intellectual culture be provided, so as to supply 
the strength necessary to attain the ideal. An institution into 
whose fiber these principles have been woven has never failed. 

The religious life at Bridgewater College is such as to fos- 
ter proper ideals, and engender right thoughts. No one can be 
in touch with the institution without being helped onward in 
life and upward toward God. The practical side of religion is 
constantly being emphasized, and the results are the inculca- 
tion of a large-hearted kindliness, genuine integrity, and an un- 
affected politeness, giving to society and to the church men 
and women that make the world better. Bridgewater College 
gives an exalted place to the Bible. No school ought to be pat- 
ronized by Christian people which does not. Knowledge is pow- 



44 



BRIDGE\\ATER COLLEGE. 



er, but knowledge unsanctified by religion is dangerous. The 
managers of Bridgewater College have wisely placed Bible in- 
struction in the schedule of studies, which efifectually serves as 
a rudder safely to guide the ship of learning into the harbor of 
usefulness. This fact is readily attested by calling to mind the 
long list of young men and women that have gone out from 
her walls to make the world better and happier. 

Each dav is begun bv the assembling of the facultv and 




A CORNER OF THE BIBLE ROOM. 



student body in the chapel, where all unite in singing a hymn 
of praise to God. Some member of the faculty— usually the 
president — then reads some choice passage from the Holy Scrip- 
tures, after which prayer is offered. These exercises, in ad- 
dition to their immediate effect in fellowship with the heavenly 
Father, have a wholesome tendency in the fixed habit of be- 
ginning every day with God in prayer. 

Every Sunday the day is well occupied with three or four 
services. First, is the morning prayer meeting, where such stu- 
dents and teachers as desire to do so spend an hour in homelike 
fellowship with one another and in communion with God. Per- 



RELIGIOUS LITE IN GENERAL. 45 

haps there is no one service that is so lasting in its blessings 
and enjoyments as this one. Here the stammering and back- 
ward student has an e(|ual showing with the more gifted. Ev- 
ery heart beats in mutual sympathy and good will. 

Next comes the study of the International Sunday-school 
Lesson at two o'clock in the afternoon. In the evening there is 
the public preaching service, where all the students and friends 
of the college community assemble for worship. Of course, stu- 
dents that are members of other churches are permitted to at- 
tend their own churches in town. 

In addition to all this is the Missionary Society, where useful 
information is given concerning the great missionary work of 
the church — the fields, the workers, the needs, the methods. 
This knowledge of course kindles enthusiasm in this, the church's 
chief enterprise, and already several of the society members 
have laid their hearts upon the altar, for the Master's service. 
Long may these influences be kept in operation, for the 
betterment and uplifting of the race and for the glory of God ! 
May the Christians of the valley of Virginia and adjacent sec- 
tions, whom God has richly blessed with the proper means, so 
rally to the support of Bridgewater College that she may be 
enabled to enlarge her usefulness until the whole South may 
feel and be benefited by lier benign influence! 

P. B. FITZWATER. 



CHAPTER IV. 



HUSSION \\ORK IX PARTICULAR. 



In a history of Bridgewater College, mission work certain- 
ly deserves a place. The institution might well be called the 
■' mother of missions " in its own circle ; and not only in its 
own circle has its missionary intlnence been felt, but far out 
over the earth has this influence spread and flourished. 

That the College has been creating and stimulating mis- 
sionary sentiment during the past score of years, has been shown 
by the constantly growing collections for missionary and be- 
nevolent purposes that have been secured in the adjacent con- 
ereefations, and at the College itself. Then, too, there are those 
consecrated workers who have gone out from the College, filled 
with the Spirit, to labor wherever the Lord may direct ; be it 
among the churclies and in home mission fields, or in the for- 
eign fields ; to establish a college, or to become a professor in 
one or the president of another : or by any other means to give 
a new' impetus to the missionary cause. 

Among these prominent leaders, I could mention a dozen 
or two in this connection : but I shall spare their modesty, and 
allow the curious reader to collect their names from the suc- 
ceeding chapters. 

As an instance of how this missionary spirit at the College 
is recognized, may l^e mentioned a circumstance of recent oc- 
currence. One who is now in the field was talking with her 
mother about her desire to become a missionary, wdien her 
mother remarked. " That is what Bridgewater College did for 
you." 

In the year 1898 an increased enthusiasm was aroused in 
the mission workers at the College, when, from out of our own 
number, one of our teachers. Elder S. X. ]\IcCann, was called to- 
g-o to the foreign field. Almost everv one in the Second Dis- 
trict of Mrginia knows how earnestly he worked to save the 
College from ruin, when she was on the very brink because of 
debt; and how he labored among the churches, filling them 

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S. N. McCANN. 
(For biographical sket'^li see Chapter X.) 



48 



BRIDGEWATEK COLLEGE. 




with love for the cause of Christ, and for the lost ones, hy his 
discourses made mighty with the power of the Word. Who 
that heard him can forget this, one of his favorite themes : 
" Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto 
God, which is your reasonable service " ? And then, when 
he presented his own body and soul, at the age of manhood's 
brightest prospects, to go to the heathen in far-off India, what 
an influence was exerted upon all who knew him, especially 
upon his ]mpils and fellow teachers at the College ! And when- 
ever, thereafter, news came from 
the foreign field to the workers at 
home, it brought a special mes- 
sage of encouragement and con- 
secration. 

All this energy and enthusi- 
asm for the cause of missions 
could not remain latent any long- 
er, but took definite form in the 
spring of 1900, in the organization 
of a missionary society. Sister C. 
Tempie Sauble, who is now la- 
boring in Chicago, Illinois, was 
one of the first to add fuel to the 
flame that was being kindled. 
She, with others, had been think- 
ing and talking of a missionary 
society for some time, when, one 
morning at prayer meeting, the 
subject was in line with missions. A number of good talks 
were made, and the interest mounted high. x\ committee of 
three, Densie Hollinger, J. C. Alyers, and J. G. Miller, was ap- 
pointed at once to draft a simple constitution. They prepared 
yet the same day the series of articles that have been expanded 
into our present manual. 

The preamble, setting forth the aims and purposes of the 
Society, reads as follow^s : " Believing that a closer organization 
will enable us to do more eft"ective work, we, students and teach- 
ers of Brid^-ewater CollesrTe. in order to encourage the cause of 






\ 



4 h 



C. Tempie Sauble. (See Chap- 
ter XIII for Biograph- 
ical Sketch.) 



MISSION WORK IN PARTICIJLAR. 



49 



missions, lo liel]) one another in the stud}' of missicniary needs, 

to create missionar}' sentiment, to 
encourage missionary enterprise, 
to disseminate missionary knowl- 
edge, to concentrate our energies 
in doing missionar_\- work, do 
adopt as our guide the following 
revised Constitution." 

In January, 1U02, a committee 
was appointed to devise a j^lan by 
which the Society might give 
more definite aim to its work, by 
educating young men and' women 
for the mission field. The com- 
mittee ofi^ered the following plan, 
which was adopted : 




Martha ("lick Senger. (See Chap 
ter XIII for Biograph- 
ical Sketch.) 



To the Missionary Society of 
Bridgewater College, Greeting : 

We, your committee, offer the 
following plan for the establishment in this institution of a schol- 
arship, b}' means of which this Society may give definite and 
practical aim to its work, in the ])re]:)aration of young men and 
women for active and eflicient service in God's great harvest- 
field. 

First — I.et the Society raise the sum of one hundred dollars, 
which shall ser\ e as the nucleus of a growing Endowment Fund. 

Second — When the said one hundred dollars shall have been 
raised, let a scholarship be founded by the Society, in the Bible 
Department of the College, to be known as the "Bridgewater 
College Missionary Scholarship No. 1." 

Third — -Let the scholarship be of the maximum value of 
seventy-five dollars per annum, and be payable at current rates 
in the said Department, in tuition, in text-books, and in board 
and lodging in the College dormitories. 

Fourth — Let the scholarship begin to be available at once 
(or as soon as satisfactorily bestowed) at a minimum value of 
thirtv dollars a vear; but when the Endowment Fund is in- 



50 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

creased to two hundred dollars, let the scholarship be worth 
thirty-five dollars ; when the Endowment Fund is increased to 
three hundred dollars, let the scholarship be worth forty dol- 
lars, and so on to its maximum value; and when the scholar- 
ship shall have thus grown to its maximum value, let the En- 
dowment Fund continue to increase until its earnings shall 
maintain the scholarship at its full value. 

Fifth — Let the scholarship be maintained by the following 
means: (1) By the earnings of the Endowment Fund; (2) by 
regular collections held in the Society at the second meeting of 
each month ; the Society obligating itself to raise by means of 
these collections, and by special collections, if necessary, the 
amount- of the scholarship less the earnings of the Endowment 
Fund. 

Sixth — Let the Endowment Fund be held in trust, invested 
and managed for the Society by a committee consisting of the 
Faculty of the Bible Department of the College, of which com- 
mittee the President of the College shall be chairman, ex-officio. 
Seventh — Let the scholarship be bestowed upon each ben- 
eficiary, as hereinafter provided, for the term of years (one year 
at a time) required to complete the most thorough course in 
said department. 

Eighth — Let the said committee elect, subject to the ap- 
proval of the Society, as beneficiaries of this scholarship, only 
such young men and women as are known to be of high Chris- 
tian character, and that are preparing to devote their lives to 
active mission work; it being understood and provided that a 
failure on the part of the beneficiary to maintain his accus- 
tomed standard of Christian deportment shall forfeit his right 
to the scholarship. 

Ninth — Let the endowment Fund be created and maintained 
by the following means: (1) By fees paid for membership in 
the Society; (2) by general collections, donations, subscrip- 
tions, etc. 

Tenth — At the first meeting in January of each year, let a 
full report be read of the work done by the committee during 
the year just closed, together with a satisfactory statement of 
the financial condition of the enterprise in hand. Furthermore, 



MISSION WORK IN PARTICULAR. 5 1 

let the committee be authorized to make a public report dfir- 
ing commencement week, or at such other times as the needs 
of the work may require. 

M. A. Good, ^ 

J. W. Wayland, j 

Jno. S. Flory, [- Com. 

S. L. Bowman, 

J. D. Miller, 

The Constitution says on Membership : 

Sec. 1. — Any person who resides within reach of the Col- 
lege (whether student or not), so that he can attend the regu- 
lar meetings of the Society, may become an active member 
of the Society and receive a certificate of membership on the 
payment of an initiation fee of 10 cents. 

Sec. 2.- — Each active member shall pay an annual fee of 10 
cents. 

Sec. 3. — Any person who has become an active member of 
the Society, may, on leaving the school, retain his membership 
as an absent member of the Society by the payment of a year- 
ly fee of 50 cents ; which payment shall entitle him each year 
to a book of missionary character, whose retail price shall be 
about 50 cents. 

Sec. 4. — Any Christian who has an earnest desire for the 
salvation of souls and wishes to keep in touch with missionary 
endeavor may become an absent member of the Society and re- 
ceive a certificate of membership by paying an initiation fee 
of 10 cents ; it being understood and provided further that he 
may retain his membership by complying with the conditions 
of Art. TL, Sec. 3. 

Sec. 5. — All active members, who, instead of paying the 
10-cent annual fee, prefer to pay the 50-cent fee and receive 
the book, shall have the privilege of so doing. 

Sec. 6. — Any person mak4ng a donation to the amount of 
12 dollars to the Society at one time, shall be made a life mem- 
ber of the Society and shall thereafter be exempt from regular 
fees. 

Since May 30, 1902, eighty-four certificates of membership 
have been issued by the Society. [This was written in July, 



52 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

1903.] These figures do not indicate the total number of per- 
sons that have been members of the Society, because there were 
no certificates issued during the first two years. Of the eighty- 
four certificates issued, thirty-eight were for active member- 
ship of persons at college ; thirteen were for absent annual mem- 
bers ; and thirty-three were for life members, present and ab- 
sent. Here are the names of the life members: 

Prof. Jno. S. Florj', Bridgewater, Va. Miss Lula Kyger, Port Republic, Va. 

John William Miller, New Hope, Va. Eld. S. L. Bowman, Cowans, Va. 

Prof. J. W. Wayland, .... Bridgewater, Va. Mrs. S. L. Bowman, Cowans, Va. 

Pres. W. B. Yount, Bridgewater, Va. Jacob S. Zigler, Bridgewater, Va. 

Prof. John D. Miller, .Bridgewater, Va. Eld. D. H. Zigler, Mayland, Va. 

Walter A. Myers, Broadway, Va. Mrs. D. H. Zigler, Mayland, Va. 

Prof. W. K. Conner, Bridgewater, Va. J. David Wine, Moores Store, Va. 

Frank C. Kaetzel, Gapland, Md. James R. Shipman, Bridgewater, Va. 

John D. Garber, Greenmount, Va. J. W. Harpine Hamburg, Va. 

Prof. Weldon T. Myers, .... Broadway, Va. Mrs. Effie Showalter Long, 

Prof. B. M. Hedrick,. .. .Bridgewater, Va. Anklesvar, India. 

J. B. Shaffer, Singers Glen, Va. Mrs. Ottie Showalter Myers, 

Prof. M. A. Good, Bridgewater, Va. Bridgewater, Va. 

Prof. J. A. Garber, Timberville, Va. Fred J. Wampler, Harrisonburg, Va. 

Miss Atha M. Spitzer, Mayland, Va. Eld. Abram Conner, Manassas, Va. 

Prof. B. F. Wampler, ..N. Manchester, Ind. Samuel M. Bowman, ... .Linville Depot, Va. 

Miss Cora Ringgold, ... .Spring Creek, Va. Mrs. W. K. Conner, Bridgewater, Va. 

Miss Savilla Wenger, Bridgewater, Va. Isaac N. Zigler, Broadway, Va. 

Another productive source of inspiration to the Society 
was the visit of Elder W. B. Stover, of Bulsar, India. College 
Life of February 15, 1902, says: "The students and friends 
of the College were especially favored during the week in Janu- 
ary from the 17th to the 24th by the presence of Eld. W. B. Sto- 
ver, of Bulsar, India. Elder Stover has been seven years a mis- 
sionary in India, and is actively alive to his work, — looking eager- 
ly forward to his return to the mission field next autumn. His 
field of labor in India is adjacent to that of Eld. S. N. McCann, 
who (as a former teacher in this institution) is familiar to 
most of the readers of College Life. 

" During his stay with us Elder Stover held a daily con- 
ference in the College chapel, at which conferences any one 
present was at liberty to ask any question pertaining in any 
way to India, its people, climate, products, etc., or to the varied 
work of the missionary among the heathen. Each evening a 
lecture was delivered to the eager th-rongs of listeners that 
crowded the room, to its utmost capacity. Among others, the 



MISSION WORK li\ PARTICULAR. 



53 




following- subjects were developed: 'The People of India- 
How We Do and How They Do ; ' ' The Great Famine of 
190U;' 'Idolatry in India;' 'India under the British Flag;' 
' Manners and Customs ; ' ' Caste in India.' 

" The fact was clearly brought 
out, that unless one is an efficient 
worker in home fields he cannot ex- 
pect his work to be a success in In- 
dia or anywhere else, because that 
after a year or two in a foreign field 
the missionary practically becomes 
at home among the people. Then, 
too, the better classes of the Hin- 
doos, Mohammedans, and Parsis are 
of remarkable intelligence, and must 
be met as one would meet intelligent, 
educated people in America or Eng- 
land. 

" The missionary spirit, which 
was strong at the College before Bro. 
Stover's sojourn with us, has received 
tremendous impulse from his labors in our midst." 

And now that two others of our numl)er are going to the 
foreign field, Bridgewatcr College will doubtless feel her in- 
terest there increased manifoldly. And the fact that they are 
supported by our own District proves that the hearts of our 
people, as a whole, are in the work. 

Elder McCann was for a long time closely identified with 
the College, being Professor of Natural Science and Biblical 
Studies at the time of his call to his present work. The Col- 
lege sustained a heavy loss in giving him up for. the Master's 
service beyond the waters. 

Isaac S. Long was a student four years at the College, 
graduating as a B. A. in 1S99. The next year he spent at the 
I^niversity of Virginia, and then taught two years in the Mary- 
land Collegiate Institute. Since then he has given his time 
to ministerial w^ork. and has been very successful in the meet- 
in es he has held. 



Isaac S. Long. (See Chap- 
ter XI [ for Biograph- 
ical Sketch.) 



54 



BRIDGE WAT KR COLl.EGE. 



Other workers that have gone out from the College, to- 
gether with those just mentioned, will receive particular no- 
tice in other parts of this 
volume. 

Though the Missionary 
Society of Bridgewater Col- 
lege is very young, it has 
grown wonderfully, — increas- 
ing in numbers, in earnest- 
ness, in material means. If it 
continues correspondingly in 
the future, as it most assured- 
ly will, there is open before it 
a broad field, there is in its 
hands a mighty power, that 
will make its influence felt 
from shore to shore, and to 





Bffie Showalter Long. (See Chapter the UttCrmOSt parts of the 
Xn for Biographical Sketch.) earth. 

EFFIE SHOWALTER LONG. 



[Since the above was written (July, 1903), an inner circle 
of the Missionary Society, known as the Mission Band, has 
developed. Its members have pledged themselves to work in 
any part of the world, as they may be called by the church, 
and are preparing themselves by the various acts of practi- 
cal service that their hands find to do. The 34th name in the 
list of life members of the Society was added Sept. 6, 1904.— J. 
W. W.l 



CHAPTER V. 



THE LITERARY SOCIETIES AND THEIR WORK. 



An unl)i"okcn history of twenty-four years measures the 
life and progress of the Literary Societies right along- with 
the life of tlie Institution itself. It was at Spring- Creek in the 
session of 18(Sl-'82 that the first literary society was organized, 
which at first was doubtless denominated merely " The Soci- 
ety "; but which, after two years of progressive labor, was dis- 
tinguished by the name " Elite." 

The Elite Literary Society grew as the College grew, so 
that in lSS7-'88 it was divided into two independent sections. 
Next year a writer in the Bridge-water Collegian witnesses as fol- 
lows, respecting the Elite and society work in general: "Our 
young men and ladies deserve to be highly commended for 
their marked progress in the literary societies. This work re- 
ceives much attention at Bridge water College, and is as strong- 
ly urged upon the students as their daily recitations. Besides 
the two divisions of the Elite Literary Society, which meet each 
Eriday evening, there are also the ' Ciceronians ' and ' Demos- 
thenians ' (both impromptu work entirely) kept up by the young 
men, and the 'Working Girls' (impromptu also), which meet 
on Saturday." 

Thus an observer of the Society wrote at that time. Look- 
ing back from to-day upon the old Elite, what impresses us 
most? The Society was superintended and controlled by the 
Faculty, and participation in its work was required of every stu- 
dent. About the year 1889, society activity reached its climax; 
enlisting the supreme efforts of the student-body; engrossing 
many other interests ; unrivaled in these particulars by any pe- 
riod since. From that high tide the Society fell suddenly to its 
lowest ebb ; and within one year had become stagnant and dead. 
These things impress us most as we look back. 

Forthwith from the ruins of the Elite, the Philomathean 
Literary Society arose. This was in the year 1890-'91. The 
new Societv flourished until the fall of 1897 ; and then its end 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



was far different from that of its predecessor. It ended not 
because of weakness, but because of strength and numbers. A 
division of its forces had become imperative ; the making of 
which division was placed in the hands of a committee of the 
Faculty; and though the name and the labors of the Society 
were dear in the hearts of the members, nevertheless the old 
name was given up and the old associations were severed. 




VICTORIAN HALL. 



The Philomathean Literary Society commends itself to our 
notice chiefly for these reasons, that it instituted the Philoma- 
thean Monthly, and that it was the parent of the two present 
societies. 

The division of the old Philomathean Society having been 
completed, each section gathered its own together and took im- 
mediate measures for organization. Constitutions were formed 
by special committees ; one division called its name Victorian, 
the other, Virginia Lee. These bodies entered into life with 
great enthusiasm and rejoicing. Few were the stuaents in all 
the school, who did not choose to enlist with either the Vic- 
torians or the Virginia Lees. 



THE LITERARY SOCIETIES. 



57 



These Societies flourish to this day. Apart from their reg- 
ular programs, which they render week after week throughout 
the year; and the public programs, which are regularly as fol- 
lows: separate programs on the anniversary of the organiza- 
tion of each society, a joint program at Christmas, and sepa- 
rate programs at commencement ; — besides all this regular and 
faithful work, there are two noteworthy branches of the activ- 
ity of the Societies, namely, the Libraries and the Philoinathcan 
Monthly. 




VIRGINIA LEE HALL. 



The old Philomathean Literary Society had collected a 
number of excellent volumes, some well, some weakly bound ; 
and just as the boys and girls were on that memorable day di- 
vided into two groups, so the old books which stood together 
upon the Philomathean shelves were taken one from the other 
and labeled with new names. Year after year beautiful vol- 
umes have been added by donation and purchase, until to-day, 
in the east and south corners of the new library, two spacious, 
handsome cases, containing each several hundred volumes, in- 
vite the lover of gfood literature to come and read. 



58 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

As for the Philomathcan Monthly, it thrives securely from 
the joint support of Victorian and Virginia Lee. Something 
has been said elsewhere about this, and also, to whomsoever will 
hear, it speaks for itself. 

On any Friday night in their new halls on the third story 
of Founders' Hall, you may see the bright lights of the Victorians 
and Virginia Lees. Those halls have been furnished with great 
expense, subscribed largely by the devoted members. To have 
contributed to this, and to all other common interests, will be 
no regret to those, who, after two or more years of faithful 
service, carry away diplomas awarded by the societies, — bright 
mementos of glad days, of labor, and reward. [A third literary 
society, organipced early in the session 1904-'5, is now in opera- 
tion.] 

W. T. MYERS. 



CHAPTER VI. 



"LITTLE MAG" AND HER KINDRED. 



Excepting' the Annual Catalog, which is taken for granted, 
the service of the printing press, in behalf of Bridgewater Col- 
lege, has for a number of years consisted in issuing two peri- 
odicals. The first is College Life, which, according to the lat- 
est catalog, is a " quarterly, conducted chiefly by members of 
the Faculty, aiming to encourage young men and women ev- 
erywhere to secure as good education as possible, and to keep 
the Alumni and other friends of the institution in closest and 
most cordial touch with the needs and progress of the College." 
It was late in the year 1899 that College Life was born, or 
rather sprang forth full-fledged, to her work. The second pe- 
riodical above referred to is the Philoiiiatliean Monthly, which, 
according to the same catalog, " is a modest journal of pure 
literature published by the two literary societies. Its aim is 
two-fold : first, to offer a medium for the preservation, in per- 
manent form, of the best thoughts of the members, and for 
the cultivation of a chaste and graceful literary style; and sec- 
ond, to unite in kindly remembrance and active interest all 
members of the societies, new and old." 

Thus the sum of literary endeavor, as of everything else 
in school life, is made up of the labor of teacher and the la- 
bor of student ; and it was only when both teacher and stu- 
dent did their part, only when both College Life and Phlloiiia- 
tJieaii Monthly entered their respective spheres of service, that 
the College began to express herself in an adeipiate and worthy 
manner. 

It was in 1S96 that the student-mind declared itself ready 
and determined for a publication of its own, and as a result the 
Philomatheaii appeared ; the first really responsible enterprise 
ever undertaken by the student-body. On the other hand, Col- 
lege Life, which came forth in 1899, was new only in name and 
minor details, its general purpose having been carried on years 
before by the Normal Worker and later by the Bridgewater 

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6o BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

Collegian. So that College Life was virtually a reappearance, 
in recent years, of those former publications of the Facult}-. 

Let us see how this is true. Going- back to the beginning, 
we find the student-body silent ; and the first voice of the Vir- 
ginia Normal, in the way of literary publications, is the three- 
columned quarto, issued first in 18S6, bearing the modest name 
of Educational A'ofes^ and the simple motto : " Devoted to the 
interests of the Virginia Normal School, and to education gen- 
erally." 

Necessity made Educational A'otes a mere catalog of the 
school. The succeeding periodical found it possible to add a 
great deal. The J^irgiiiia Xonnal Worker, a quarterly of larger 
form, more inviting appearance, and more universal purpose 
than Educational Notes, was issued first in November, 1887. 
The school paper had evidently come to a full understanding 
of its mission — to do what was possible, in its sphere, for the 
good of the school and of education in general. Its contents 
plainly pointed in that direction. Of its eight pages, about five 
were devoted to educational topics of general interest, and three 
to the news and advertisement of the school. 

What therefore College Life began to serve in 1899, the 
Normal Worker had begun to serve twelve years before. It 
was about the same size, had the same general appearance, was 
ptiblished quarterly, conducted by the Faculty, and treated the 
same class of subjects in the same way. 

The second volume of the JJ'orker was issued as a monthly; 
and when, in 1889, the name of the school was changed to 
Bridgewater College, the paper ^\■as called the Bridgewater Col- 
legian. 

Having" thus seen how College Life originated, — how in the 
early years the Faculty of the school began to publish what it 
had to say, — we must next learn how the Philoniathean Monthly 
— the student-voice — originated and developed. 

By looking closely into those old sheets, which hold the 
school history of twenty-five years ago, we shall see that just 
as College Life descended in a direct line from Educational Notes, 
through the Normal Worker and Bridgenater Collegian, so also 
the Pluloniathean must claim its parentage there. Yet with 



"little mag" and her kindred. 01 

this difference: The Educational Notes, Bridgcivatcr Collegian 
and College Life form one continuous stock, while the Pliilo- 
mathean Monthly is an offshoot from that stock. Those old 
papers, though sternly representing the instruction and control 
of the school, have yet in them an element of student life and 
thought — an element which, expanding and strengthening, aft- 
erwards separated, set up independently, and called itself the 
Philoniatlwan Monthly. 

The facts of the matter may be summed up as follows : 
Educational Notes had no student contributions ; volume one 
of the Worker had none; but in volume two, December, 1888, is 
printed a short essay written by a member of the Composition 
Class; and before the volume ended in August. 1SS9, it had pub- 
lished fourteen contributions from students — four essays, three 
orations, and seven letters. 

The next volume, which ended in August, isi)0, was dou- 
bly rich, containing thirty-three pieces from students : three 
letters, one poem, two orations, and twenty-seven essays. 

Now we see how in two years, 1889 and 1890, the student 
talent was awakened and inspired to exert itself in literary lines ; 
and doubtless if the school had not been interrupted in its prog- 
ress the Philoinathean or some similar organ would have been 
established independently by the students. Enough, however, 
has been said to show how the spirit of the Philouiathcan orig- 
inated and developed, and was for a time incorporated in the 
Bridgezvatcr Collegian, along with matter proper to the present 
College Life. 

The Collegian was not issued regularly after the spring of 
1892, and for four years thereafter very little seems to have 
been published by the College. The reason for this decay of 
literary life is found elsewhere in this histor}', and, as for our 
story, we shall now take up the Philoniatliean proper. 

The Philoinathean Monthly originated in the Philnmathean 
Literary vSociety, and thence received its name. Created by and 
for the Society, it took as a motto: "Alive to the interests of 
the Society." But it grew larger than that, in course of time. 
.Society interests indeed, being at that time especially promi- 
nent, were particularly named : but, later it came to pass that 



62 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

the Alumni found a welcome consideration at the Alma Mater, 
and Athletics rose to a claim of attention. Then the Philoma- 
tliean opened her columns wide to these interests also, and 
showed herself in the broadest and best purpose what she really 
was and yet is : " Alive to the interests of the whole student- 
body of Bridgewater College." 

Three tolerably definite stages mark the history of the 
Monthly, and each stage was introduced by the united and res- 
olute effort of the students. 

First was the beginning. The earliest issue was in May,. 
1896 ; it was very thin and very clean cut. Its gray cover contained 
sixteen two-column pages, for Essays, Editorials, Society News,. 
and General News. The first twelve numbers, which make up 
volume one, are as nearly alike in size and looks as twelve sep- 
arate things can well be. Compared with recent copies, that 
first Philomathean is most remarkable for its modesty of ap- 
pearance and for the meagerness of the third dimension. Yet 
in it was the germ of life, planted there by its devoted founders, 
and destined, by reason of great care and sacrifice bestowed 
upon it, to flourish into strength and usefulness. 

Vokuiie two is noteworthy more for what it attempted than 
for what it accomplished. It attempted, in two ways, to be- 
come popular : by displaying an artistic and attractive cover,, 
and by introducing a music department. But these changes 
were not destined to last or work lasting influence. 

The second important stage comes in with number eight 
of volume three, December, 1898. 

As a forewarning we read in number six, of October, the 
first original story ever published by the Monthly; and an edi- 
torial entitled, "What Shall Our Paper Be? " which says, among 
other things: "Our paper ought to be larger, it ought to be 
remodeled ; instead of sixteen pages we ought to have twice that 
number; instead of the mean price of twenty-five cents, we 
ought to pay a dollar for the paper. . . . Up to this time 
few articles have been written especially for the paper." 

These words printed there onh' show what all the devotees 
of the little Magazine were thinking and talking together. And 
just two issues later the change burst upon us. The bright 



'■ LITTLE MAG " AXU HER KINDRED. 63 

cover is gone : the two-column page, the music, the low sub- 
scription price, all are gone ; and hereafter nine numbers com- 
plete the volume. The departments are somewhat altered, and 
more definitely marked. The Society News is no more in sep- 
arate columns, but is merged in the general locals. 

There are four distinct departments now : Literary, Editorial, 
Local, and Exchange. 

About the only thing left to verify the identity of the old 
paper is the name Philoniafhcaii Monthly. That was anchored 
fast. 

After nearly three years of steady progress, a noble effort, 
in 1901. was put forth to strengthen and enlarge the Monthly 
to the utmost capacity that the College could afford. The ef- 
fort was successful. Two new departments were added, and 
the old were imbued with new life. In everything — in the cut 
of the cover — in the quality of the paper — in the very type it- 
self — improvement shone forth ; and the 3*Iagazine stepped up 
to the rank it holds to-day. 

Let us now note the various points of growth. At first the 
Monthly declared itself an exponent of the Society : but grad- 
ually the prominence of society work was leveled with other 
interests. True, even now the Societies publish the paper ; that 
is, they elect the Editor-in-Chief and Business ^Managers, and 
pledge support ; but they do not publish themselves in the Monthly 
any more. 

The Alumni Association, organized in 1899, adopted the 
Monthly as its publishing medium. 

A page for Book Reviews was set apart throughout vol- 
ume six, but has not continued since. 

A department for ^Magazine Reviews was opened in volume 
six, and continues stilk 

A'olume seven gave a place to Athletics, which continues 
still. 

The Editors-in-Chief have been as follows : J. \\\ Wayland, 
1896-'9T and 189r-'98 ; J. C. :Myers, ]898-'99 ; "w. T. Myers, 
1899-'00; J. D. Miller, 1900-'01 ; J. A. Garber, ]901-"02; W. H. 
Sanger, 1902-'03 : W. A. flyers, 190:^>-'(U. 

The Editor-in-Chief and the Business Manager have been 



" LITTLE MAG " AND HER KINDRED. 65 

elected from the Societies, one from one Society, the other from 
the other, on alternate years. The Editor-in-Chief of the first 
two volumes came from the Philomathean Society ; of the third 
volume, from the Victorian Society. 

, The heaviest burden of the Monthly has l^een the burden 
of poverty. The first three years it suffered most. The sources 
of income were subscriptions and advertisements. Private do- 
nations once or twice saved it from insolvency. The second 
volume was succored by a gift from the Trustees, which has 
been renewed annually until the present. At the Commence- 
ment of 1899, the Societies reaped a bountiful harvest from two 
public programs, held in the interest of their needy protege; 
which custom, kept up ever since, has proved itself a great finan- 
cial factor. More recently, advertisements have come to be the 
chief source of revenue. 

To the Business Manager, for the most part, these financial 
anxieties were consigned. Fortunately, since 1902, it requires 
two to fill that office. Over the Editor's chair hung the next 
darkest cloud. How ta get original and worthy contributions 
without vv^riting all himself,— essays, poems, and stories, besides 
the inevitable editorials, — was a question, which, in some way 
or other, got itself answered as the months went by. 

This is the PhilomatJieon Monthly, her past and present; 
her future must be determined by what the College itself is to be. 

W. T. MYERS. 



CHAPTER VII. 



THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND ITS AIMS. 



This volume deals most largely with the past and present. 
It, however, is especially within the scope of this chapter to lift 
the veil of the future and to " flitch a few trees." This is not 
a prophetic sketch and yet, what the future may be and what 
it ought to be, is a burden upon this chapter. 

The organization of the Alumni Association of Bridgewater 
College had its origin among the active workers at the college 
during the session of 1898-'99. It was on the sixth of June, 
1899, that a goodly number of alumni, friends of education, and 
many students of the college, assembled to organize the forces 
of this department. After a session remarkably fraught with a 
general good feeling, happy and wise remarks and discussions, 
the organization was effected with J. W. Wayland as president 
and Cora A. Driver as secretary. It has flourished all the while. 
This book is its latest eflrort. 

A constitution was adopted at the organization of the As- 
sociation, June 6, 1899. At a special meeting held in Harrison- 
burg on July 29, following, by-laws were framed and adopted. 
A copy of the printed constitution and by-laws may be obtained 
by addressing, with enclosed stamp, the Secretary and Treasurer, 
Prof. John S. Flory, Bridgewater, Va. Thus far- — Aug. 16, 1904 
- — the Association has regularly elected 157 members. All of 
them, by our Father's goodness, are still living. The President 
for the year beginning June 1, 1904, is Prof. John C. Myers, B. 
A., a member of the class of 1900. 

The object of the Association as set forth in the constitu- 
tion under Article II is here quoted. "The object of the As- 
sociation shall be to promote the welfare and progress of Bridge- 
water College, to bring the alumni in closer touch with each 
other and with the institution, to foster a feeling of general 
good fellowship, and to form an organized nucleus for work in 
behalf of our Alma Mater." 

The association of brain and effort under such a banner of 

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THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. 67 

ideas as the foregoing-, is a marked event. Without attempting 
to adhere technically to the outline set forth, the current chap- 
ter shall present the objects of the Association first in the broad- 
est sense. 

I. WITH REFERENCE TO THE RACE. 

The educational institution or the association of educational 
effort whatever, is too low in ideal, if its object is not so high 
as heaven nor yet so broad as the race and truth. 

Surely every alumnus of Bridgewater College believes that 
the Association and the College stand avowedly for the honor 
of God and the beneficence of mankind. The Association must 
ever see to it that the loftiness and scope of its mission be cor- 
respondingly great. We very readily find that the objects of 
the Association and of the College in general, are one and the 
same thing. Their interests are identified. 

1, . Correct Ideas.- — Our Lord and Savior came from God 
and went to God. Man had his origin in God and when he dies 
will return thither. If the earthly life has been " hid with Christ 
in God," man will remain with God forever. Certain ancient 
poets testify that we are all the offspring of God. Saint Paul 
endorses the doctrine. Man therefore is of divine origin, and 
by virtue of obedience to Christ, he is destined to heavenly and 
eternal habitation. The thought of God — of the Infinite in time 
and space and power and love and truth — is the sublimest of 
human intelligence. Jesus Christ is God " manifest in the flesh." 
By virtue of man's origin and destiny and by virtue of man's 
constitvition, Christ becomes his ideal. All that is possible in 
man may be seen in Christ. All that is seen in Christ may be 
realized by man. 

Natural religion and revealed religion are regarded as in- 
separable in the teachings of Jesus. " For the invisible things 
of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being- 
understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power 
and Godhead." So that natural forms become the symbols of 
eternal truth and the expression of the Christian religion. Ob- 
ject lessons is not a new mode of teaching. It is God's method. 
The basic nature of symbols in the Christian church and in all 



68 BRIDGEVVATER COLLEGE. 

departments of life, is essential to true education. Man himself 
is a symbol of God. The strictest temperance therefore should 
be exercised throughout all the functions of the body and of in- 
tellection, emotion, and volition. Every dewdrop in its sphericity 
teaches that God wants symmetry. He demands symmetry of 
body and of mind. A harmonious development of mind and 
body should be eternally sought. We recognize that intrinsic- 
ally true education is of self effort, and that at best the teacher 
can present only the necessary occasion, the inspiration, and 
the direction. Symmetry of mind and symmetry of body are 
graces of highest attainment. The sober mind, therefore, leaves 
the brutal pugilist on the one hand and the nervous, emaciated 
dyspeptic on the other. Every person by daily effort should 
endeavor to live " in tune with the Infinite." The Association, 
therefore, must endeavor to represent correct and adequate ideas 
of the True, of the Beautiful, of the Good. 

2. Inspiration. — Besides the fact that our Association bodies 
forth the best ideas of education, of life, of duty, and of destiny, 
it means also to breathe everywhere the spirit of encouragement, 
of helpfulness, and of holy inspiration. Our institution of grad- 
uates should not only inspire, in the sense of awakening, but 
should foster along the whole line of development, the spirit of 
encouragement. We should breathe upon the body of slumber- 
ing elements about us, whence it should become a wakeful, ac- 
tive agent for the progress of all that is good. No person nor 
yet any body of persons can be worth anything without the 
ability to incite action. Consider the forces of inspiration un- 
der the eloquence of a Demosthenes, a Henry, or a Phillips, else 
under the gushing words of an Apollos or of the " Sons of 
Thunder." Personal presence and living words are needed to 
inspire everywhere. The Lord grant that our Association may 
be a center from which the loftiest and purest inspiration may 
radiate forever ! True inspiration will result in lofty aspiration 
and nobility of character, yea, in the grandest achievements. 

3. Directive. — In a scheme of education there must be seed 
to scatter — correct ideas of things ; and the " breath of life " must 
be sent forth — holy inspiration. But these, basic as they are, 
are not enough. Guiding or giving direction, shape, and tenden- 



THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. 69 

cy of development is also fundamental in pedagogic science. 
Every true teacher is the embodiment of sound ideas, and he 
can do no more for any pupil than to incite his elements of 
strength and to direct his efforts. What is true of the individ- 
ual teacher is true of the institutional pedagogue. Our Associ- 
ation therefore represents professedly not only the embodiment 
of wisdom and inspiration, but it stands also as a directive agency 
of human effort toward the highest usefulness and happiness 
of mankind. 

II. WITH REFERENCE TO OUR ALMA MATER. 

Heretofore the attention has been directed to a general 
scope of the work, its character, its outwardness, and its func- 
tions. Let us now turn our minds somewhat introspectively 
and consider more specifically the welfare of the College. 

1. Tc Make Friends. — The importance of having friends 
is inestimable. It is another expression for public opinion, for 
public sentiment. Abraham Lincoln said, " Without public 
sentiment nothing can succeed ; with public sentiment noth- 
ing can fail ; therefore he who aids in forming public sentiment 
goes deeper into public affairs than he that enacts statutes." 
Our Association fosters true friendship among its members. 
It tends to develop the faculty of friendship in each of us. 
Thus we are better cjualified to make friends. He who would 
have " friends must show himself friendly." This friendly spir- 
it will radiate wherever we go and will manufacture friends for 
Bridgewater College. And if " mighty events turn on a straw 
and the crossing of a brook decides the conquest of a world," 
surely our Association must produce a bountiful harvest of 
friends and be a glorious factor in the work and destiny of 
the College. 

2. To Get Students. — No school can exist without stu- 
dents. Students are a necessity to the success and to the per- 
petuity of a college. The Alumni Association in talking for 
each other and in representing the college will necessarily be 
more fully " set for the defense " of the Institution, which will 
tend to increase the patronage. Every graduate of Bridge- 
water College should regard himself or herself a committee of 



THE ALUMNI AbSOClATION. 7I 

one to enlarge the attendance. It is true that in any noble 
work quality is preferable to quantity; yet other things be- 
ing equal, the more the better. From its character, the Col- 
lege is too good not to be represented by great numbers. The 
Faculty ought to be able to say, " Students to the right of 
us, students to the left of us, students in front of us, and stu- 
dents to follow." They ought to be literally crozvded! " Boys 
and girls,'' send them in ! Your friendship, your wisdom, your 
force of character will " go out into the highways and hedges 
and compel them to come in." Bridgewater College must be 
full ! Bridgewater College has rendered herself worthy of 
" double honor " by encouraging the poor but aspiring youth. 
The hard-worked young man has always found a home within 
her sacred precincts. She takes " The Man with a Hoe " and 
helps to straighten his form and to develop his forehead. 

3. To Secure Money. — Money is not an essential element 
of an educational institution, yet it is fundamental to its exist- 
ence and to its success. Money is no more a part of an institution 
of learning than it is a part of human character ; yet without 
it no college can be operated. Certain people are the institu- 
tion, but money is the operating lever and should always be 
used in lifting the race. The money must come. This is a 
necessary edict, but it may often be put in softer words. Our 
Association is pledged to lend a helping hand in every financial 
need and effort of our well-beloved Alma Mater. 

III. WITH SUNDRY REFERENCE. 

Aside from the vital points already offered, the needs of 
the Library must be kindly remembered. Good books. Big 
iDOoks. Little books. New books. Old books. Who can not 
help? 

Then there is the Museum. It is the world past and pres- 
-ent, multnin in parvo. Specimens of worth " from the four 
corners of the earth " should be gathered in great number and 
variety. The Mineral Kingdom. The Vegetable Kingdom. 
The Animal Kingdom. The Realm of Art. Specimens of ores 
.and stones. Plant specimens of every clime. Fowls of the air 



72 BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 

and fishes of the sea. Fourfooted beasts, and of all that moves. 
Manufactures of all ages. What can you do? 

Furthermore, the Association within itself will be amply re- 
warded. Who can describe that personal satisfaction from the 
contact with those of such kindred ties ? " Virtue is its own 
reward." We shall have sweet " fellowship one with another." 
" Joy unspeakable ! " 

Summary. — With a multitude of friends, with constant ad- 
ditions to library and museum, with a yearly increase of at- 
tendance, with a growing treasury, our Alma Mater will be 
moving gloriously forward in her mission sublime. Represent- 
ing sound doctrine, pedagogically and theologically, and fur- 
nishing inspiration to a higher and nobler life in the world 
through Christ Jesus, and assisting in directing the efforts of 
men and women everywhere in a right line toward complete 
and harmonious development, God grant that our Alumni As- 
sociation may redound to His honor and glory, now and for- 
ever ! Amen. 

I. N. H. BEAHM. 



CHAPTER VIII. 

SOCIy\L PHASES AND THE "CO-ED" PROBLExVI. 



Education is training, not learning. Learning is a neces- 
sary element in education, but not the chief element; it is in- 
cidental to the main purpose. It is the proper business of a, 
college to train for practical life. 

Now practical life is life in social relations. We live in 
families and communities. In country or town, at home or 
abroad, on the street, in the store, whatever our vocation or 
rank, we have to do constantly with each other. " No man liv- 
eth unto himself." 

These simple truths are stated here for the purpose of 
directing attention to two things. The first is the importance 
of the social side of college life. What a student gets by go- 
ing to college is not all set down in the printed courses of study. 
The general atmosphere of the institution, what is known as 
the " life " of the school, may have more to do in shaping his 
character and career than all he learns about Chaucer, Chemis- 
try, or Calculus. To omit attention, then, to the social life of 
the student, is to neglect a vital factor in his education. 

The second thing is the point of view from which we must 
consider the question of a social code for college students. The 
conception of education presented in the opening paragraph, 
involves the dominance of the training idea in social as well as 
in other phases. This is the policy for which Bridgewater Col- 
lege stands. The social code which she seeks to maintain is 
practically the same as that observed by well-bred people ev- 
erywhere. There are, indeed, conditions in the social life of a 
college which do not exist in society generally. Young- people 
are brought together in larger numbers, and are more frequent- 
ly in each other's company, than is usual in ordinary life. They 
come from different families and sections of country, with dif- 
ferent kinds of previous training. These facts increase the dif- 
ficulty of maintaining a proper ?ocial standard, but they do 
not require that the standard itself should be exceptional. They 

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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



make necessary special care on the part of college authorities, 
but young people in college, of the same sex or of opposite sexes, 
should he taught and trained to accord each other the same 
refined, respectful courtesy, as that which marks the true gen- 
tleman and lady who do not happen to be in college. 

It is of course implied in this that the sexes are to be per- 
mitted to associate with each other. How much and in what 
ways? About as much and in such ways as other well-behaved 




THE CONFLUENCE OF NORTH AND DRY RIVERS, FROM 
•■ LOVERS' LEAP." 



young people do. This is the general answer; a few details 
of the Bridgewater policy may be of interest. The ladies and 
gentlemen meet daily in the class rooms and dining halls. The 
latter occasion furnishes excellent opportunity for an important 
kind of social culture. An occasional general reception is held 
at which all have opportunities for mutual acquaintance and 
social enjoyment. Gentlemen accompany the ladies from lit- 
erary society meetings and on like occasions. " Spooning " is 
not considered in arood form and is discourasred. 



SOCIAL PHASES. 75 

The doctrine of co-education seems to be involved in the 
general ])rinciples stated at the beginning of the chapter. Since 
the world in which the student is to live is made up of men and 
women in constant association with each other, it is difficult 
to see why the sexes should be separated for the particular pe- 
riod of college life. Ought they not rather have the special 
advantages which this period aflords for training in the social 
proprieties? Against this easy and natural conclusion two lead- 
ing objections are urged. 

One of these is that masculine and feminine minds are dif- 
ferently constituted and should not be subjected to the same 
educational treatment. It is urged that the system of educa- 
tion in vogue in co-educational colleges is a system adapted to 
men, and that women are being forced into a masculine mold; 
the tendency is to make women less womanly. 

There is some force in this objection. What it calls for, 
however, is not the abandonment of co-education, but some 
modification of present conditions. This is only one element 
in a larger problem. It is a mistake to give precisely the same 
education, not only to both sexes, but also to all persons of the 
same sex. There should be greater adaptation to individual 
requirements than obtains under the present system. This in- 
dividual idea need never be carried so far, however, as to rule 
out class instruction. There will always be many who may 
receive instruction in the same subject at the same time. Just 
so, there are subjects adapted to the needs of the respective 
sexes, and for such, separate classes should be provided. But 
there are a great many subjects which may be taught to both 
sexes together as well as separately ; and there is no reason 
why all the instruction for both sexes may not be provided by 
the same institution. 

We must beware of making too much of sex distinction in 
education. There are dififerences which ought to be recognized, 
but the resemblances between the male and female minds are 
far greater than the differences. Nature has decreed that men 
and women are to live together, and has given them minds 
capable of education sufficiently alike to enable them to live 
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76 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

The ether stock objection to co-education is that students 
in such institutions are in too much danger of getting married, 
or, at least, of wanting to marry, which is perhaps worse. It 
is hard to treat this objection with the seriousness which those 
who urge it must think it deserves. Do they forget that the 
tendency to marry is not pecuHar to college students? I have 
positive knowledge of several cases where young people got 
married .who had never been to college, but no one ever thought 
of making this an argument against allowing the sexes to live 
in the same neighborhood. If such marriages were particularly 
liable to be unhappy, the objection would have weight. But 
there is no evidence that this is the case. Since people will 
marry, college life is as favorable to wise choice as any other. 
Is it that "co-ed" marriages are too early? The facts do not 
justify the assumption. Premature marriage is more common 
among- tlie uneducated than among the educated, even the co- 
educated. Besides, the exact age at which all people should 
marry has not yet been finally settled. 

Another phase of this objection is that love-making hin- 
ders intellectual progress. The truth is, it does not work alike 
in all cases. Sometimes the desire to appear worthy acts as 
a decided stimulant. But of course there are cases in which 
the interested parties are practically proof against intellectual 
progress as well as all other kinds but one. In such instances 
we have simply to be as charitable as we can and make the 
best of it. After all, intellectual progress is not the only thing 
that makes life worth living. Moses made allowance for such 
weaknesses by excusing the men from war during the honey- 
moon time. 

That co-education is destructive of morals, as is sometimes 
said, we do not believe. The available evidence does not show 
that the moral standard is higher in separate than in co-educa- 
tional schools. Legitimate association of the sexes is more con- 
ducive to moral purity than separation. It should be freely 
granted that there are particular cases in which this policy is 
not practicable. This is simply to admit that there are per- 
sons in the world whose morals, or lack of morals, unfit them 
for membership in respectable society anywhere. When such 



SOCIAL PHASES. 'J'J 

are discovered b}" college authorities, they should be giveu cer- 
tain useful information about the connection of trains. Occa- 
sional instances of this kind cannot count against co-education 
as a general policy, certainly not against such a policy at Bridge- 
Avater. 

EDWARD FRANTZ. 



CHAPTER IX. 



THE " PHYSICAL PHASE." 



If a primary duty of man is to be a good animal — since a 
sound body is one of the necessary conditions for a strong, well- 
balanced and vigorous mind — then the urgent importance of 
physical training in connection with mental and moral culture 
at once becomes apparent. Hence it is that our high schools^ 
colleges, and universities, almost without exception, provide a 




BASEBALL TEAM OF '97-8. 



department of athletics, as well as departments of science, lan- 
guage, and history. The play-ground of the old country school- 
house, toward which many of our cherished memories are drawn 
backward through the years, was an athletic field; and the 
shouts, races, and routs of a too-short happy youth mingled as 
essential elements in the making of the generation. 

The word athletics is significant in itself. It is a heritage of 
the race from hoar antiquity. It comes to us in a numerous and 

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THE ' PHYSICAL PHASE. 79 

illustrious company from the Greeks^ — that matchless race that 
strove with such wonderful success to develop itself in true emo- 
tions and physical symmetry, as well as in the pervasive powers 
of intellect. AtJiloii to the ( ireeks meant a prize; and an athletes 
was one who strove for a prize ; and hence the word athletics 
comes to each generation as a testimonial from the past, hearing- 
witness that the heathen — even the heathen, wdio died hefore 
the fidl day-dawn, and who in consecpience saw the best in life 
but diml}', had yet a marked delight in that which called forth 
their energies in an upward stri\'ing, and a desire to attain inito 
excellence. 

A great living American has written : " Athletic sports, if 
followed properly, . . . are admirable for developing char- 
acter." Do we enquire how this is true? Let St. Paul answer: 
" Every man that strivetli in the games is temperate in all 
things." (1 Cor. I): 2.-). — R. \'.) The (ireeks had solved the 
problem hundreds of years before St. Paul was born. Not that 
every Greek athlete approached near to the ideal, any more than 
do the modern athletes in our schools and colleges ; human nature 
was as hard to keep in proper l^alance then as now : but the 
(ireeks, as well as St. Paul and educators of to-day, had an ideal 
towards which they endeavored to approach. They did not al- 
low men to enter the games without careful and prolonged train- 
ing; and each athlete's life was regulated as much as possible 
bv a strict, systematic, normal standard, (^ur large colleges of 
to-day adopt very similar standards. Alen are not allowed to 
enter for the severer contests unless they are foimd by tlie ex- 
amining- physician to be physically fit. Tliey are then put upon 
systematic training; their meat and their drink is prescribed for 
them. Tobacco, alcohol, etc., are strictly forbidden. In small 
colleges, like ours, where the processes are less complicated, the 
same general principles are nevertheless applied. Thus, if a suc- 
cessful striving for excellence in the games necessitates regular 
and temperate habits in eating, drinking, living, and in physical 
exercise itself, we may easily see how athletic sports, if followed 
properly, " are admirable for de\eloping cliaracter." 

Again: a healthy, i^liysical exertion in athletic sports works 



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BKIDGEWATEK COLLEGE. 



off a surplus animal nature in the youth, that would be actually 
dangerous otherwise : dangerous not only in greatly increasing 
the difficulties of the faculty in the way of discipline and good 
order; but dangerous even more to the student himself, who, 
without sufficient physical exercise, is most vulnerable to the 
devils of thirst and lust. John R. ^Nlott, who prol^ably knows 
more college students in all parts of the world than any other 




ATHLKTli' FIELL. LCx iKIXG XORTK. AND MOT."R HTT.T< TN THE 

DISTANCE. 



man living, \\as heard not long ago by the writer of these lines 
to assert that he is always relieved of much suspense wdien he 
sees college men entering heartily into athletic sports, since 
they are thereby less liable to fall into sin. 

But youth is headlong by nature ; and, as already intimated, 
college youth in their zeal for athletics often pitch the balance 
on the side — generally the wrong side. It is so easy to get up a 
tremendous enthusiasm over a game of football or baseball ; and 
then sometimes other things suffer. And these things that suf- 
fer are often the things of higher importance and value. For 
we should never forget, even in the highest surges of athletic 



THI:: ■ rilVSlCAL PHASE. 



fervor, the real purpo.-^o for which we are at college. We are 
not at college to play l)asel)all or football. We are not at college 
to make ourselves even all-round athletes. ]\Iany young men 
who stay on the farm ; hundreds of men, on the cattle ranches 
and in the lumber woo;ls. are better athletes than we fellows at 
college will ever be. We are not at college primarily, therefore, 
to develop the physical, however important that may be; we can 
develop that elsewhere; but we are at college to get what else- 
where we cannot get, or at lea.^^t cannot get elsewhere so well. 




BASKET BALL TEAM— 1902-3. 
Roller. Painter, Sanger. C. D, Sanger.SS. Hedrick, Strickler. Sanger. W. H. 

We are at college primarily to develop mind and heart, while 
giving the body wdiat it needs to help them. Just as the moral 
is above the intellectual, so is the intellectual above the physical. 
And this balance should always be preserved. 

It is by this rule, therefore — the rule and order fixed in the 
very nature of man and in the eternal fitness of things — that we 
endeavor to regulate our college life. Bridgewater College be- 
lieves in athletics. It regards physical exercise as an essential 
element in the perfect man, as essential as mind expansion and 
heart culture ; but it urges a proper balance, and a recognition 
of proper relations as to intrinsic values. We urge that each 
student have a time for play as well as a time for work, and that 
neither of these periods be allowed to absorb the other. W'hen 



82 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

the time comes for play, let the student be aii athlete — body and 
mind ; when the time comes for book-work, let the athlete be a 
student — mind and body. And let truth and all morality be su- 
preme in both. 

In order to help the student to remember these relations, 
and to attain to these standards, the faculty of the College not 
only give the encouragement to athletics already spoken of ; but 
they also recjuire that every student entering into the regular 
athletic contests shall have a record of good standing both as 
to scholarship in his classes and as to general moral conduct. 

The history of our school athletics is, as may be expected, 
as old as the school itself. In Chapter II, Brother Shipman is 
cpioted in reference to the sports and other activities at Spring- 
Creek ; but it is only in recent 3'ears that marked developments 
have been made both in intensity and variety. Among the 
games, baseball is of course an old favorite. I suppose there 
has been no year in the school's history when it has not been 
engaged in more or less. It is generally claimed, however, that 
the first team of " regulars " was that of 181)7-"9S. Each year 
since that date a regular team has been kept in organization ; 
and several of these teams have a remarkable record of victories 
in match games with the teams of other schools. About "97 
or "98 an athletic association was organized, Avhich has grown 
and flourished ever since. During the last three or four years, 
football has come into prominence ; and the team of 1903-"04 has 
a record of only one defeat in a long list of victories. Along 
with football, basket-ball came into favor, and has ever since 
held a prominent place in our series of sports. Inasmuch as 
basket-ball is a comparatively easy exercise, it has been engaged 
in to some extent by the girls as well as the boys — organized, 
of course, into separate teams, and using separate grounds. But 
the most popular game with the ladies-^as well as with a few 
of the gentlemen — is tennis. This excellent and high-class sport 
is constantly growing in the favor it well deserves. 

The most commendable, as well as the most responsible 
recent undertaking of the Athletic Association, has been the 
purchase of the new athletic field, which lies a few rods nortli 



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83 



of the main campus. The old field, lying adjacent to Stanley 
Hall on the east, is too small for the larger games. Moreover, 
it is too near the class-rooms, and must soon be occupied by oth- 
er needed buildings. The Athletic Association deserve great 
credit for their movement in purchasing and fencing the new 




h\j[)TUALL TKA.M — 1UU3-4. 
Drivei-. Cline. Myers, J. C Gochenour. Myers, W. A. Roller. 
Martin. Norri.s. Miller, A. B. Hiner. Leatherman. Myers, H. Click. 
Miller. M.'O. Branaman. 

field, thus adding to the Institution a piece of property both 
desirable and valuable. 

It will l)e observed from the foregoing pages that physical 
culture at Bridgewater consists almost entirely in out-door ex- 
ercises and games. This is a condition rather unfortunate, and 
not less undesirable because imposed by necessity. It is un- 
fortunate, in the first place, be.:ause winter — bad weather — nat- 
urally puts an end to regular exercise. It is unfortunate, in 
the second place, because the rougher out-door sports — football 
and baseball — come into undue prominence, and sometimes bv 
this means bring upon themselves and the cause of ])hvsical 



BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE, 




BASEBALL TEAM — 1903-4. 
Strickler. Myers, W. A. Lovegrove. Cline. Miller. 
Baker. Good. Leatherman. Myer.s, W. T. Myers, J. C. 



Gochenour. 



Branaman. 



culture in general unjust reproach. AVe trust that the time is 
not far distant when some good friend of education and good 
health will supply the College with the means of building and 
equipping a first-class gymnasium, to the end that our students, 
boys and girls, in winter as well as in fall and spring, shall have 
the opportunity for regular and judicious physical exercise; and 
to the end that our fellows may not be driven so much into 
the rougher sports. 



CHAPTER X. 



TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS. 



DANIEL C. FLORY, the founder and first President of 
Bridgewater College, was born near New Hope, Augusta Co., 
Va., April 3, 1854. He attended school during his boyhood days 
in an old log schoolhouse ; later, a very brief period was spent 
in the public free schools. His preparation for college was ob- 
tained in a high school, conducted at New Hope by Prof. W. A. 
Bowles, who is now superintendent of the Virginia School for 
the Deaf and Blind, Staunton, Va. On October 1, 1875, ~Mr. 
Flory matriculated at the University of Virginia, where he was 
a student three sessions. During the session of '78-'79 he was 
a teacher in the Juniata [Pa.] College, and in the fall of '^9 he 
began the Beaver Creek High School. In the fall of 1880 the 
Spring Creek Normal School, the institution which later de- 
veloped into Bridgewater College, was first advertised to the 
public. In the fall of '82 the school was moved to Bridgewater, 
and Prof. Flory remained at its head till 'SQ. At present he is 
a member of the board of Trustees. 

In August, 1877, Prof. Flory was received into the Breth- 
ren church by baptism. He was married on Dec. 23, 1880, to 
Miss Kate Driver. In March, '88, he was elected to the Gospel 
ministry, in which capacity he has become well known through- 
out Virginia and adjacent States. During the period since '86 
he has been frequently engaged in school work, and has taught 
successfully at Laurel Hill, New Hope, and elsewhere near his 
present home in Augusta county. He has also given consid 
erable time to conducting Bible institutes, in connection with 
his evangelistic work. 

Prof. Flory is a man of strong character and marked per- 
sonality. Of his school days at New Hope. Prof. Bowles re- 
cently made the following remark : " He was one of the most 
studious, painstaking pupils I ever taught, and as a result his 
progress was excellent. He was exemplary in all of his school 

S5 



86 



I'.J^linjEWATEK coiJ,K(;;i-:. 



habits, always throwing his influence on the side of right. His 
great loyalty to his teacher and his excellent influence in school 
will always be conspicuous in im^ memory." Such qualities as 
these in the boy have developed with the growing strength of 
the man. 

See Chapter II for photograph. 

JAMES R. SHIPMAN was born Feb. 15, 1858, on Long 

Glade, two miles south of Bridge- 
water. He received his early edu- 
cation in the public schools, and 
in a short summer normal at 
iiridgewater. In '78 and '?9 he 
taught two sessions of public 
school at Pleasant Hill ; and in the 
fall of 1880 he entered Bridgewa- 
ter College (then Spring Creek 
Normal School and Collegiate In- 
stitute) as student-teacher, — tak- 
ing some studies as student, tak- 
ing some classes as teacher. He 
continued in this way for two ses- 
sions, teaching more in the second 
session than in the first. After 
the school had been removed to 
Bridgewater (fall of '82), he again taught a few months as a 
substitute for one of the regular teachers, Avho could not be 
present during this time. ]\Ir. Shipman says: 

■' The time I spent in the school as teacher was compara- 
tivelv short ; vet it was full of experiences, incident to the found- 
ing of a new institution, that were in many respects widely 
different from the ordinary routine of an established institution, 
such as Bridgewater College has grown to be. I feel a deep 
interest in the school, and feel also a sense of satisfaction in 
having, in an humble v.ay, been identified with its beginning." 
Having studied Pharmacy under Dr. T. H. B. Brown, of 
Bridgewater. ]\Ir. Shipman held positions as prescription clerk 
in several drug stores in Rockingham and adjoining counties ; 
then for six vears he was engaged in the drug business for him- 




James R. Shipman. 



TEACH l£KS AXU I'KOF KSSOKS. 87 

self, at Bridgevvater. He is now engaged in banking, liaviiig 
l)een cashier, from its beginning, of the Planters' Bank, of 
Bridgewater, which he organized about seven years ago. 

Mr. Shipman was married some years ago to Miss Mollie 
Voung, a student of the College of '82-'.s;x He has an interest- 
ing family and a cosy home, and represents one of the most 
important and successful business enterprises of his town. 

DANIEL HAYS was born in (irant Co.. \'a. (now \\'. \'a.), 
May 16, 1839. He became a member of the Brethren church in 
18G2 ; was made a minister in 18()T ; and. in 187!), at Flat Rock, 
\'a., was ordained to the eldership. Elder Hays has been a 
member of the Gospel Messenger Advisory Committee for twen- 
ty years, and is now (1904) chairman of the Tract Examining 
Committee. 

In youth Elder Hays received such instruction as was af- 
forded in the public schools, and a family school conducted by 
an Englishman. At the age of 17 he attended the West Union 
Academy, where he studied English Grammar and Mathematics. 
He next took a course m Greek and Eatin in Pennsylvania, un- 
der Prof. SchaelTer, of Gettysburg College. Returning to Mr- 
ginia he engaged in teaching, and at intervals took courses in 
Psychology, Pedagogy and kindred subjects in the normal 
schools. In 1882 he was appointed one of the trustees of Bridge- 
water College, and chosen Vice-President. He was a teacher 
in the College the same year, with Prof. D. C. Flory as Prin- 
cipal. In 1886 Prof. Plays was chosen Principal and business 
manager of the institution ; but at the close of the session he 
gave up this position to devote his time to other labors. Sev- 
eral times since, howe\'er, he has returned to the school to as- 
sist in Bible institutes, etc. 

In 1S9T Prof. Hays was awarded a State Professional Cer- 
tificate, at Charlottesville, by the Superintendent of Public In- 
struction. He is now engaged chiefly in pastoral work and 
various literary pursuits. 

Sept. 3, 1872, Elder Hays was married, at Moores Store, 
\'a., to Sarah Hannah Catharine Myers. They have five chil- 
dren — t^^o sons and three daughters. 



88 BKIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

GEORGE BLACKBURN HOLSINGER was born in Bed- 
ford Co., Pa., ]\lay 10. 1S5T. In 1ST6 a severe accident disabled 
him for farm work, and he therefore prepared himseh' for pnb- 
lic school teaching. Having followed this vocation for several 
years, teaching in the meanwhile a number of singing classes, 
he entered in 1881 a music normal in \'irginia. conducted by 
Prof. A. T- Showalter. This year and the next he won first 
prize in musical composition ; and so, by a sort of " natural 
selection," his life work was found. In the fall of 1882 he be- 
came the first Professor of ]\Iusic in Bridgewater College, and 
held the position consecutively for sixteen years. In 1898 he 
resigned his professorship to accept the position which he now 
holds, that of music editor and song evangelist under the di- 
rection of the General ^lissionar}- and Tract Committee of the 
Brethren churcli. Since 1898 Prof. Holsinger has regularly con- 
ducted the song services at the great Annual ?\Ieetings of the 
church. 

Prof. Holsinger's first singing teacher was Benj. Holden 
Everett ; his first musical instrument was a German accordion : 
but at seventeen came the greatest joy of his life, when his 
father bought him a reed organ. He did not rest — morning, 
noon, or night — imtil he had learned to play and sing — unaided 
— every piece in his copy of " Gospel Hymns No. 1 ; "' and that 
old tattered book is to-day one of his most treasured relics. 

In later years Prof. Holsinger has numbered among his 
teachers such men as B. C. Unseld, P. J. Merges. Geo. F. and 
Fred. W. Root. V. H. Pontius. J. M. Dungan. W. S. B. Mat- 
thews, Chas. W. Landon. H. A. Clark. H. R. Palmer, and D. 
A. Clippinger. Apart from his work in Bridgewater College, 
but within the same period, he successfully conducted a num- 
ber of music normals. As a composer and author he has been 
most successful ; his music has appeared in nearly one hundred 
different books. One book, " Psalms and Hymns,"' of wdiich 
he is associate author, has had a sale of over 200,000. " Gos- 
pel Songs '"' and the Brethren Hymnal, two other books that 
he recently edited, have had sales of nearly 50,000 each. 

In 1884 Mr. Holsinger married ]\Iiss Sallie A. Kagey. who 
has proved a worthy wife. They have one child living — a son 



TEACHERS AX!) PROFESSORS. 



89 



- — Clyde Kagey Holsinger, who is a student of the College in 
which his parents were both teachers so long. 

For the College and the hundreds of his friends among the 
old students, Prof. Holsinger has naturally a warm heart. He 
says : "' Bridgewater College has been as much of an " Alma 
]\Iater ' to me as it has been to any student that ever went there 
and graduated. ... It gave me such a preparation for life's 
work as I could never have obtained in any other way." 
See Chapter II for photograph. 

J. E. MILLER, ?. Bachelor of English of Juniata College, 
is a native of Rockingham Co.. \'a. He was teacher of Natural 
Science and Commercial Branches at Bridgewater from 1883 to 
188G. On his resignation in 1886, he purchased a valuable farm 

tying partly in the historic Port 
I Republic battlefield, where he 
has since resided, and where 
his Avarm hospitality extends a 
constant welcome to his nu- 
merous friends. 

MRS. GEO. B. HOLSIN- 
GER, teacher in preparatory 
courses and Bible studies in 
the College from 1883 to "87 
and from 1892 to '99, was born 
and brought up near Bridge- 
water, the daughter of David 
N. and Mary Kagey. She was 
educated in her home town, 
under such instructors as Prof. 
A. L. Funk, Dr. J. D. Bucher. 
Prof. Rickenbough, and Prof. 
D. C. Flory. She taught in the 
public schools of Rockingham from 1875 to 1881. 

On Aug. 19, 1884, Miss Kagey was united in marriage to 
Prof. G. B. Holsinger. She became the mother of twin boys, — 
Lloyd Kagey Holsinger and Clyde Kagey Holsinger, — July 22, 
'88. Lloyd died May 12, '90 ; Clyde is now a student of Bridge- 
water College, in the third year of the Sub-Freshman Course. 




Sallie Kagey Holsinger. 



90 BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 

Besides being actively engaged in Sunday-school and Aid 
Society work, INIrs. Holsinger is a useful member of the com- 
munity in which she lives. Her pleasant home is located at 
the northwest side of the College grounds. 

SAMUEL N. McCANN, a graduate of the Brethren Nor- 
mal College, now Juniata College, was a teacher of Mental 
Philosophy, Rhetoric, and [Mathematics, beginning with the year 
1884. After teaching two years he devoted his time during '87 
and '88 to frontier mission work in Kansas. iSIissouri. Arkansas, 
Kentucky, and West \'irginia. C)ver a sermon a day was the 
average for these two years. Then he became financial agent 
for the College, and in that capacity secured a considerable en- 
dowment fund. In 1892 he was made Professor of English and 
Natural Sciences. In 189o he was reappointed by the Board 
of Trustees as financial agent, and by his tireless industry and 
burning conviction of the sore need of a good school in the 
Second Districi of \'irginia. he succeeded in raising the last 
half of a large sinking fund, and in freeing the institution from 
debt. It wouM be diflicult to speak too highly of Prof. ]\Ic- 
Cann"s services to the College in this trying period. In the 
fall of 1895 he entered the Southern Baptist Theological Sem- 
inarv, Louisville, where he spent two years, graduating in the 
school of Old Testament Interpretation, New Testament In- 
terpretation, Systematic Theology, and Homiletics the first year; 
in that of Biblical Interpretation, Junior Greek, Junior Hebrew, 
Polemic Theology, and Parliamentary Law the second year. 

It was the purpose of Prof. ^NlcCann to return to his po- 
sition at Bridgewater on completing his studies at Louisville, 
but during the summer of "97 he was prevailed upon to go as 
senior missionary to India. The following autumn he depart- 
ed for his distant field, where marked success has attended his 
labors. 

The following authentic notes concerning Prof. McCann's 
earlv life will be read with interest by thousands : 

" S. N. ]\IcCann. oldest of eight children, was born in Up- 
shur Co., W. \'a. (then \'a.). at Indian Camp, Dec. 25, 1858. 
He was cradled in a sugar trough, and tied to the bed post for 
safe keeping while his mother milked, fed. and did the other 



TKACIIICKS AN)) i'kCJFHSSOKS. QI 

chores, his father working- out l)y the month miles away. His 
father, S. 1j. McCann, was a man of gcjod moral character, 
good mind, and a jovial disposition. Though he had only about 
■io days' schooling, he worked himself up to a fair average schol- 
ar, being a good reader, and a i)ractical surveyor. His mother, 
Roxana McCann, nee Gould, is a devoted Christian woman, and 
a kind mother. She is of New England Puritan stock, and 
possesses a sterling character. 

" His first schoolhouse was the one built on Indian Camp 
rock, of round logs, with puncheon floor, fence-rail benches, 
and a jnincheon writing tlesk. supported by two pins against 
the wall — one desk for the whole school. The window was 
about ten feet of one log cut out; oiled paper serA'ed for glass. 
There was an open fireplace, and the wood was supplied by 
the students. His first teacher was a Airs. Ladasa llurr. nee 
Bean. 

■' Until he was IS years old his school privileges were con- 
fined to the winter months, — three and four months per }'ear. 
In the summer of 1877, at the old country schoolhouse, a sum- 
mer school was attended. The following winter he taught a dis- 
trict school. The next summer he attended the French Creek 
Academy, teaching the next winter. The following summer he 
attended the Buckhannon Teachers' Institute, and taught again 
in the winter. In the spring of ISSO he started for Huntingdon 
[Pa.] Normal College, on foot, with all his belongings in a 
small valise." 

Prof. McCann graduated in the Normal English Course at 
Huntmgdon in '83, but returned the next year for another term's 
work. In 1884 he was arranging to teach in the public schools 
of Texas, when Elder John Flory secured him to teach at Bridge- 
water. 

" During the last years of the Civil War the McCann fam- 
ily moved to Madison Co., Ohio, but at the close of the war 
returned in covered wagons to the old home. In 1864 S. N. 
fell into an old well ; his mother, hearing the fall, ran out and 
rescued the drowning boy. In the fall of '65, on their return 
from Ohio, as the wagons stopped for the night, and all were 
busy around the camp fire, S. N. wandered ofl:' to a near by 



92 BRJDGEWATEK COLLEGE. 

canal, crept down into a boat, and, but for the timely search 
of his father, would likely have had another name and another 
course in life. The canal boat was just moving out of the locks 
when the boy was rescued. 

'■ He was baptized in the Buckhannon River by Elder Elias 
Auvil, at the old Indian Camp church, when about l^t years old. 
He was elected to the ministry here at the age of nineteen, 
and Avas forwarded to the second degree one year later. He 
was ordained to the eldership in 1804, at Bridgewater." 

Prof. McCann was married to Miss Elizabeth Gibbel, June 
14, 1898 ; the ceremony being performed by Elder W. B. Sto- 
ver, at the Bulsar Railway Library, India. They have two 
children. Their work in India has been very much diversified : 
language study, building orphanages and bungalows, caring for 
famine people and orphan children, preaching, and caring for 
a newly-planted church — all coming in for a share of attention. 
But all these labors of love are being abundantly blessed. 

See Chapter IV"" for photograph. 

J. CARSON MILLER was born March 18, 1861, near 
Moores Store, Shenandoah Co., Va. The duties that a boy finds 
on the farm were given their due attention, but were not al- 
lowed to encroach upon his work in the public school. Mr. Mil- 
ler's first term of teaching was completed on the day he was 18 
years old. Having imbibed the desire, during his attendance 
upon two teachers' normals at Forestville, Va., to go to college, 
he entered Mt. Morris [111.] College, Aug. 31, 1880. Here he 
completed the Latin-Scientific Course (a three years' course) in 
tw^o years. In the spring of '83 he taught a term in what is 
now Bridgewater College, the school being then housed over 
the store room of Sanger Bros. — the quarters now being part 
of the Sipe & Arey Co.'s building. 

In the fall of '83 Prof. Miller entered upon another session 
at Mt. Morris. Four months in the summer and fall of '84 
were spent at the Northern Indiana Normal School, studying 
Shorthand. Since that time Prof. ]\Iiller has used Shorthand 
in taking notes and in making his private memoranda. The 
session of '84-'85 was spent in the L'niversity of Virginia, where 



TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS. 93 

he graduated in General Chemistry and in Natural History and 
Geology, also receiving a certificate of proficiency in Physics. 
Weak eyes compelled him to drop Mathematics, after having 
passed the first half of the course. Later he has taken some 
special work at the University in higher Mathematics. 

For the spring term of '86. Prof. 2^Iiller was called to the 
head of the Virginia Normal (now Bridgewater College), in 
which capacity he spent a very interesting- and enjoyal^le pe- 
riod of work. '"How could it have been otherwise?" he asks, 
" with such a list of future teachers, doctors, ministers, stenog- 
raphers, and college presidents as we had that year." At the 
close of the session he delivered the first diplomas ever given 
by the iristitution. He was offered the principalship of the 
school for the next year, but the condition of his health and 
a desire for other lines of work impelled him westward again. 
Four months more were spent in studying Shorthand at \"al- 
paraiso, Ind. In December of the same year ('8G) he entered 
the services of Messrs. Ilargreaves Bros., wholesale grocers, 
Lincoln, Nebr., as stenographer. He was with this firm about 
a year and a half. Fie says: " My stay at Lincoln had much to 
do in moulding my future. A- knowledge of the commercial 
world was gained ; the lights and shadows of city life were 
seen; and here it Avas that 1 resolved to make the first step to- 
wards a Christian life." At the Brethren's Annual Conference 
of '87, at Ottawa, Kans., he united with the church; and on 
Aug. 20, '97, he was called to the ministry. Prof. Miller was 
married on Sept. 1, 1889, to Miss Ida May Smith, of Nebraska. 
They have three children — Carrie, Ruth, and Wilbur. 

Prof. Miller's great work for Bridgewater College was done 
in the years from 1892 to 1901, during which period he was 
Professor of Mathematics and Science. For several years, from 
'99, he b.ad charge of the Commercial Department. He also 
served a number of years within this period as a Trustee of 
the College. At present he is a member of the new board of 
Trustees. 

Since 1901 Prof. Miller has been living on his farm, near 
Moores Store, but devotes nuich of his time to evangelistic work 



94 



BKIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



and to executive duties upon the ^Mission Board of the Sec- 
ond District of \ irginia. 

See Chapter II for photograph. 

JOHN B. WRIGHTSMAN, Professor of Natural Sciences 

at Bridg-ewater from 'Hfi to "SH, and Principal of the school dur- 
ing a part of 'Sfi-'yT, was born in Pulaski Co., \a.. Oct. 12, 1S5G. 
Having obtained the preliminary steps of an education by his 
own undaunted and unaided efforts, he taught his first school 
at the age of K. Three years later he entered upon a two 

years" course of study at Hunting- 
don, Pa., where he was greatly in- 
fluenced by the life and teachings 
of Eld. James Ouinter. In ''S2 
Prof. Wrightsman founded the 
Mountain Normal School at Hyl- 
ton, \'a., where he labored five 
years. After his two years at 
Briclgewater. he moved to Leb- 
anon. Ohio, where he was both 
teacher and student in the Nation- 
al Normal University. From this 
institution he received the degrees 
of B. S. and M. D. in 1S90. Later 
he taught Chemistry for two years 
at Pikesville, Ky. Since then 
he has been actively engaged in the practice of medicine in Colo- 
rado. His present address is ]\Iancos, where he has recently 
completed one of the finest stone residences in southern Col- 
orado. 

In 1819 Dr. AWightsman married ]\Iiss Fannie Cripe, of 
South Bend, Ind. They have two children. Earl and Listia. 
The former is engaged in mining in Colorado ; the latter is a 
teacher of Instrumental Music. 

EDWARD A. MILLER, of Tennessee, who was a teach 
er in Bridgewater College during the session of 18S6-'S?, be- 
came Principal in '87, and continued in that office for a session 
and several months. He was suspended from the principalship 
in the fall of '88, but was allowed to resume the position in 




.John B. "U'rightsman. 



TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS. 



95 



1890, and to hold it until '92. Before coming to Bridgewater, 
Mr. Miller had graduated from Milligan College, of his native 
State, and had taught for several years in the [Mountain Xormal 
School, at Hylton, Va. In 1892 he went to California, where 
he was President of Lordsburg College for seven years. At 
present he is engaged in the practice of law in Los Angeles, Cal. 

EUGENE MORGAN CROUCH was born near Jones- 

boro. Washington Co., East 
Tennessee, August o, 1863. 
" It was his liappy fortune," in 
his own words, " to be reared 
on the farm." Life on the 
farm was pleasant in the main, 
but the long, hot summer days 
were sometimes trying to the 
boy. Nevertheless, he realizes 
now that such training is need- 
ed in order to grow toughness 
of fiber, and to build in the con- 
stitution the power of endur- 
ance. The affectionate severity 
of a father's discipline, togeth- 
er with three months each year 
in ■' Gravel Hill " school, got 
the boy securely and intelli- 
gently on his way. 

In the fall of '81 fortune 
opened to the aspiring youth 
the doors of Milligan College. Here he took both prepara- 
tory and college work, and graduated with the degree of B. 
A. in the class of '87. The following September he was called 
to Bridgewater, Avhere he remained as Professor of Latin and 
Greek five years. During the session of '89-'90, and a few 
months of the preceding one, he was President of the Col- 
lege. 

In the fall of '92 Prof. Crouch entered the University of 
VirgHTia. where he continued in's studv of Latin and Greek 




Eugene Morgan Crouch. 



96 BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 

two years. The session of *94:-'95 he was Professor of An- 
cient Languages in Lordsburg [Cal.] College. In the autumn 
of '95 he accepted the chair of ^Mathematics and English in 
INIanchester College, North Manchester, Ind., with the hope 
of soon being honored with the chair of Latin and Greek. The 
desired honor came after three years. In 1901 Prof. Crouch 
was elected President of the College, and has discharged his 
duties in that capacity with devotion and skill. He holds a 
prominent place among the educators of his State. 

On August 30, 1891, Prof. Crouch married ]Miss Emma 
E. "\^'etsei, of Greene Co., \'a.. for several years a Bridgewa- 
ter student. They have three children : Cordie A'iola, Lou 
Emma, and Lloyd Eugene. 

The preparatory teacher from 1887 to 1889 was MISS M. 
KATE FLORY, a graduate of the College in the English 
Course. ]\Iiss Flory was born near Cross Keys, \ a., Oct. 3, 
1862. June 19, 1888. she was married to Prof. J- -M- Cofifman, 
who was a teacher in the College at the same time. In 1893 
they moved to Jennings, Louisiana, where they lived for some 
3'ears, teaching in the public schools of the State and also en- 
gaging in the cultivation of rice. They are now living in 
Rockingham Co., Ya., where they are both active w^orkers in 
church and Sunday school. 

J. M. COFFMAN, Professor of English and ]\Iathematics 
from '87 to '89, is one of the first Bachelors of Arts gradu- 
ated by the College. In '91 he received this degree, together 
with two other gentlemen who have since become prominent 
in the educational and religious world : Rev. G. L. Brown, 
Jr., and Rev. John A. Garber. Prof. Coffman is also a min- 
ister of the Gospel, and a useful member of the community in 
which he lives. His wife was Miss ^I. Kate Flory, who re- 
ceives notice elsewhere in this chapter. At present they re- 
side near Goods Mill. Ya. 

The instructor in the Business Department, during the 
years from 1887 to 1890, was CHARLES E. ARNOLD. Prof. 
Arnold was born May 13, 1867, in ^Mineral Co., W. Ya. In 1885 
he came to Bridgewater College, where he continued in school 



TEACHERS AND TROFESSORS. 



97 



five years, almost completing the B. A. course. The summer 
of 1890 was spent at the Ohio Normal University, and a previous 
summer at the Kentucky University. From '91 to "93 he was 
teacher of Mathematics in the Botetourt Normal College at Dale- 
ville, \'a., and also secretary of the school. In 1893 he went to 
McPherson College, Kansas, as Professor of ^Mathematics. Three 

years later he was elected President 
of McPherson College, which posi- 
tion he held to the time of his 
death.. He died of cancer l\lay 31, 
1902. 

President Arnold was a man of 
marked ability and dauntless ener- 
gy. Even the stare of death could 
not drive him from the post of serv- 
ice. He was a preacher of calm, 
logical force, and a writer of clear- 
ness and pointedness. The respon- 
sible positions which were given 
him by the church, as well as by 
the educational fraternity, are evi- 
dence of his worth and usefulness. 
Mrs. Arnold was Miss Ella E. 
Beahm, a former Bridgewater student. A daughter. Ruth, bears 
■much, likeness to her father. 

MRS. FANNIE E. WRIGHTSMAN, the first Art teach- 
er at Bridgewater, held this position from 'S6 to '88. She is 
the daughter of Mr. and ^Irs. Peter Cripe, of South Bend, Ind., 
and was married to Dr. John B. A\'rightsman in '",9. Her pres- 
ent home is at Mancos, Colo. 

ISAAC N. H. BEAHM was born near Goods Mill. Rock- 
ingham Co., \'a., May 11, 1859. His father was Eld. H. S. 
Beahm, and his mother Anne Showalter Beahm. He attended 
public school a few months yearly till he was fifteen. From 
that time until he was twenty-two he was not in school, but 
on the opening day of the Spring Term. 1884, he entered Bridge- 
water College, where he remained till June, 1887, graduating in 




Charles E. Arnold. 



98 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



the Normal English Course. During the next school year 
he was principal of the Bonsack (Va.) Graded Schools; but 

at the close of the session at 
Bonsack in March, 1888, he 
came to Bridgewater and took 
charge of the classes in Physi- 
ology, Mental Arithmetic, El- 
ocution, Psychology, and 
Rhetoric in his Alma Mater, 
where he remained as a teach- 
er till the latter part of May, 
1890. At this time Prof. 
Beahm, on account of what he 
considered an unjust attitude 
of the President-elect, E. A. 
Miller, resigned his position ; 
and in this act he was to his 
surprise followed by eight of 
his fellow teachers, without his 
intentional influence. 

Prof. Beahm's Alental 
Arithmetic Class of '89, Avhich 
included, among some fort}?- others, G. B. Hershberger, C. P. 
Harshbarger, R. E. Arnold, L. D. and J. W. Ikenberry, W. 
]. Compher, Sallie and Ella Bean, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pursley, 
is still spoken of as one of the star classes of the College. Dur- 
ing the seven sessions spent in whole or part at Bridgewater, 
he did his work on the ground of deep convictions of right 
and repleteness of joy. Although he has been connected with 
several schools as both student and teacher, Bridgewater still 
has his heart as a loyal son. His daily recollections of his 
old and beneficent teachers, of his fellow instructors, and of 
the noble young men and women that formed his classes, to- 
gether with the beauty of the natural surroundings, are es- 
teemed a rich legacy in the archives of imperishable memor}'. 

After leaving Bridgewater, Prof. Beahm taught four years 
at Daleville, Va. Then he spent two years in evangelistic work ; 




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99 



for he IkicI become distinguished as a preacher no less than as 
a teacher. Three years more were busily spent in the Prince 
V\'illiam Normal, which he founded at Brentsville, Va. In 1899 
his acceptance of the presidency of Lordsburg (Cal.) College 
was followed b}^ a serious breakdown of health, from which he 
has scarcely yet recovered ; but he has been prevailed upon to 
undertake the direction of Elizabethtown (Pa.) College 

of which institution he is 
now President. His services 
as a preacher and educational 
lecturer are widely in de- 
mand. 

On March 23, 1889, Prof. 
Beahm married Miss Mary 
Bucher, of Pennsylvania, who 
has proved a devoted wife. 
Four children gladden their 
home. 

EDWARD FRANTZ, 

l)orn June 21, 1868, at New 
Carlisle, Ohio, was instructor 
in Sciences, German, etc., at 
Bridgewater during the 
greater part of his student life 
there, which extended over 
four years, from '86 to '90. 
Prof. Frantz had received his early education in the country 
district schools of Ohio, and in the New Carlisle High School. 
At Bridgewater he completed the Commercial Course, and near- 
ly finished the Classical Course. During the summer of 1890 
he obtained the degree of A. B. from the Ohio Normal Uni- 
versity, and the degree of A. M. from the same institution in 
'93. From '92 to "95 he was a student of the University of 
Chicago, electing largely Biblical and Theological courses ; and 
for brief periods since he has attended the same university. 

From 1890 to '92 Prof. Frantz taught Mathematics at Mc- 
Pherson College, Kans. Returning from the University of Chi- 




Edward Frantz. 



lOO BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

cago to McPherson in '95, he was made Professor of Ancient 
I.anguag-es and Bible History. He served in this capacity till 
1900, when he was given the chair of Biblical Languages and 
Interpretation, which position he held till 1902, when, upon the 
death of the lamented C. E. Arnold, he was made President of 
the College. President Frantz still holds the chair of Biblical 
Languages and Literpretation ; and, notwithstanding the nu- 
merous and exacting demands upon his time, he finds oppor- 
tunity to serve the church in his ministerial and advisory offices. 
His regard for the claims of " auld lang syne '" is demonstrated 
by the fact that he was one of the first to complete his assign- 
ment for this book. 

Prof. Frantz has found a congenial life companion in Miss 
Effie Wine, of Augusta Co., Va., — a Bridgewater student of 
'87-'90. 

JOHN A. GARBER, A. B., class of '91, Bridgewater Col- 
lege, and a graduate of Eastman College, taught Mathematics 
from 1S88 to 1892 ; then he had charge of the Commercial De- 
partment two years, sessions of '92-'3 and '93-'4. Prof. Garber 
was born at Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 18, 1865. Since leaving 
Bridgewater he was stenographer in the Treasury Department 
of the U. S. Government at Washington, D. C, for a number 
of years. He is now private secretary to the Assistant Supervis- 
ing Architect, Treasury Department, Washington, D. C. He 
is also a prominent minister in the Brethren church, and an 
active worker in the various lines of educational and religious 
endeavor. He has a warm heart for his Alma Mater, and is 
constantly awake to her best interests. 

During a part of the session of 1888-'9, WM. E. ROOP, 
A. M., taught Mathematics and English. Later, Prof. Roop 
was elected to the ministry, and in 1898 he started on an 
extended trip to Europe and the Bible Lands, returning the 
following spring. He is now located as minister near West- 
minster, Md., and is also engaged in civil engineering at the 
same place. He was born near his present home Aug. 4, 1864. 

WARREN C. GOODWIN, a graduate of Haverford Col- 
lege, Pa., was Professor of Ancient Languages and Mathemat- 



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lOI 




William E. Roop. 



ics during- the session of l<S,S9-'!)(). After leaving Bridgewater, 
Prof. Goodwin embarked in commercial enter]M-ise, and now for a 

number of years has been one of 
the substantial business men of 
Philadelphia. 

JOSEPH W. WAMPLER 
was instructor in Natural Sci- 
ences during the session of 
■89-"90. He was born Dec. 1, 
LS()4, in Rockingham Co., \ a. 
His early educational training 
was received in the public schools. 
In the fall of '87 he entered 
Bridgewater College, where he 
recei\ed the degree of B. E. in 
'89. After teaching a year he con- 
tinued his studies till '95. For 
ten years following he taught 
in the public schools. At 
present Prof. Wampler is li\ing on his farm near Edom, Va., 
and is actively engaged in various lines of literary and re- 
ligious work. As a minister of the Gospel, he is faithful and 

sacrificing; as an organizer and 
superintendent of Sunday school, 
he is active and untiring; as a 
member of his commtniity, he is 
valued and respected. 

During the Spring Term of 
'88 and session of '89-'90 'WIL- 
LIAM M. "WINE was teacher of 
the preparatory classes in the 
College. Prof. Wine was born 
at Sangerville, Augusta Co., Va. , 
in the year 18(51, and. after pre- 
liminary training in the public 
schools, attended the College for 
two years, beginning in '83. He 
William AT. Wine. was elected to the ministrv in 




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LRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 




1894. He is now President of the Maryland Collegiate Insti- 
tute, Union Bridge, Md. Both as a teacher and organizer Prof. 
Wine has been very successful in his work. 

During the session of '89 and 
'90, J. C. BEAHM, B. E., class of 
'90, was instructor in Geography 
and History. Prof. Beahm was 
born in Rockingham Co., Va., 
Dec. 20, 1864. After leaving 
Bridgewater, he taught success- 
fully in the public schools of the 
State for a number of years. He 
then held a position as teacher in 
Botetourt Normal College, Dale- 
ville, Va., but in 1897 became a 
teacher in Prince William Acad- 
emy, at Brentsville, Va., and two 
years later was elected its Prin- 
cipal, which position he held 
until the winter of 1901. He is 
now teaching in Maryland. Prof. 
Beahm is a preacher of recognized 
ability. 

JOSEPH W. CLINK, born 
at j\it. Sidney, Va., Sept. 11, 1866, 
graduated in the Commercial 
Class of '88. During the session 
of •■89-'90 he taught in the Com- 
mercial Department. Since leav- 
ing Bridgewater he has spent a 
year in Europe, and has been a 
student at McPherson College, 
Temple College, Philadelphia, and 
Ursinus Theological Seminary. 
Two years he was a teacher in the 
Roanoke National Business Col- 
lege. During three of five years 
spent in Philadelphia he was pastor of the Geiger Memorial 



J. Charles Beahm. 




Joseph W. Cline. 



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103 



Brethren church. In 1!»()1 he married Miss Kuns, of California, 
•and since the autumn of that year has been pastor of the First 
Brethren church, Los Ans^eles. 

F. M. STUTSMAN, of Pitsl)urg, Ohio, a student at Bridge- 
water during- the sessions of '<S8-'H9 and '<S9-'90, was an in- 
structor ni the Business Department. Even in those days he 
was a penman of marked ability. At present, after twelve more 
years of experience in teaching and reporting, he has charge 
of the Pitman Department of Shorthand in the National Busi- 
ness College, Washington, D. C. 

MISS EFFIE L. YOUNT, of Coyners Store, who was a 
student at the College during the sessions '87-'8 and '88-'9, was 

catalogued as Assistant in the 
Music Department for 1889-'90; 
but, so far as the writer can learn, 
she did not do any teaching. 
Within the next year or two she 
became the wife of Mr. J. E. 
Wine, of Hermitage, Va., but died 
soon after her marriage. 

SOLOMON W. CAREER 

held the position as teacher of the 

preparatory department for two 

years, '90-'91 and '91-'92. ?Ie was 

born near Mt. Sidney, Augusta 

Co., Va., April 25, 1849. After 

leaving Bridgewater, he did some 

work in the ministry, and taught 

public school in his native county. 

In 1894 he moved to Lawrence Co., 111., where he was pastor 

of the Allison Prairie church. In 1902 he took charge of the 

Brethren's mission in Decatur, Illinois, where he still labors. 

G. B. HERSHBERGER, a Bridgewater graduate in the 
Commercial and Normal English Courses, was Principal of the 
Business Department during the sessions of '90-'91 and '91-'92. 
Prof. Hershberger was a native of Bedford Co., Va. In the 
autumn of 1892 he was placed in charge of the Commercial work 
in Lordsburg College. California, but died the same vear. 




Solomon W. Gartaer. 



104 BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 

MRS. E. A. MILLER was teacher of Art in the College dur- 
ing the session of 1891-'92. Mrs. Miller, who was Miss Ella 
Wine, of Augusta Co., Va., was a student at Bridgewater for 
three sessions— "&7-'88, '88-'89, and '91-'92. In 1891 she received 
a diploma of graduation in the Music Department. Mrs. Miller 
is an excellent lady, of marked accomplishments. 

WALTER BOWMAN YOUNT, President of Bridgewater 
College since 1892, was born near Crimora, Augusta Co., Va., 
June 22, 1859. He spent the first years of his life on the farm 
of his father, Elder Daniel Yount. All his life he has been a 
student. He is a graduate of the Brethren Normal School, now 
Juniata College, of Huntingdon, Pa., and of the National School 
of Elocution and Oratory, of Philadelphia. He was also a stu- 
dent of the University of Virginia for six years ; he has taken 
special work in Bible studies under Drs. Harper and Price, of 
the University of Chicago, and in Elocution under Dr. Clark of 
the same institution. 

President Yount has been a minister in the Brethren church 
for a number of years, and through his ministerial and education- 
al work he is known not only in his native State, but also 
throughout the wide range of his church. Under his direction, 
Bridgewater College has risen to a plane of excellence and suc- 
cess unknown before in its history. He has given both time 
and money to the school, and should ever be honored as one of 
its foremost benefactors. Through his influence it has taken on 
a new life — the number of students is yearly increasing, and its 
standard of work and scholarship gives it rank among the first- 
class colleges of the State. 

Since his location at Bridgewater, President Yount has mar- 
ried Miss Minnie B. Andes of Rockingham, Va., a former stu- 
dent of the College. They have two bright little boys — Carl and 
Dee. A third child, Mary Constance, died in July, '03. Their 
comfortable and spacious residence is on the northeast side of 
College Street, just opposite the new Founders' Hall. 

President Yount's picture is given in Chapter H of this vol- 
ume. 

MRS. JOHN A. GARBER, Principal of the College Art 
Department, sessions of '92 and '93, and '93-'94, was born in 



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Hardy Co., W. \'a.. Dec. IS, ISTO. [Mrs. Garl^er <^raduated in 
the Xormal English Course. Bridgewater College, in 1891. She 
took Oil Faulting and F'ortrait Crayoning at the National Nor- 
mal University Art Studio. Lebanon, Ohio," and also took pri- 
vate lessons in Oil Painting under Mrs. Celeste Bruff Nichol, 
Washington, D. C, one of the finest artists in the National 
Capital. Since 1894 she has resided in Washington, D. C. 

CHARLES GILPIN COOK, who was Professor of English 

at Bridgewater during the year 
1893-'4, was born near Glenville, 
Md., Nov. 25, 1866. His early ed- 
ucation was received at public and 
private schools in Maryland and 
Pennsylvania. In 1890 he entered 
the Junior Class at Haverford Col- 
lege, and in '92 received the de- 
gree of B. S. The following year 
he was made a Master of Arts. 
During the two years from '91 to 
'93 he held the position of Chem- 
ical Laboratory Assistant at 
Haverford. The year '93-"94 was 
spent at Bridgewater; and during 
the session of '94-'95 he was Prin- 
cipal of Aurora Academy, N. C. 
The years '95 to '98 were de- 
voted to the study of Chemistry. Geology and Physics at Johns 
Hopkins University, where he received the degree of Ph. D. in 
'98. Part of the following year he was employed as Chemist 
by the firm of Mathai, Inghram & Co., of Baltimore; and from 
'99 to the present date (1904) he has been an instructor in 
Chemistry in the Boys' High School of Brooklyn. 

In 1901 Dr. Cook was married to Miss Anna E. Travis of 
Brooklyn. His present address is 394 Quincy St., Brooklyn, X. Y. 

JOHN SAMUEL FLORY was born near Broadway, Va.. 
on the farm formerly owned by his grandfather. Besides the 
early days in the district school, he spent three years in the 
Broadway Graded School, where he completed the high school 




Charles Gilpin Cook. 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 




course and won a Peabody medal. He entered Bridgewatcr 
College in September, 1888, where he remained two sessions. 

The session of '90-'l was spent 
in the Ohio Normal University. 
The next three years he was a 
student in Mt. Morris College, 
where he received the degree of 
B. Lit. in June, '94. From the 
fall of '94 to the spring of 1902, 
Prof. Flory taught English 
Language and Literature in 
Bridgewater College. Here he 
had conferred upon him the de- 
gree of B. A. in June, '02. 

In the fall of 1902, Mr. Flo- 
ry entered the University of 
Virginia, where he has achieved 
remarkable distinction. Last 
year (1903) he won the Kent 
Descriptive Essay Prize and 
the Cabell Scholarship, the last 
being awarded annually to the man who is regarded as the best 
all-round student in the school of English Literature. During 
the session just closed (1903-4), Mr. Flory was Assistant in Eng- 
lish Literature, Editor-in-Chief of the University Magazine, As- 
sistant Editor-in-Chief of College Topics, and Final President 
of the Washington Literary Society. He has been awarded the 
medal for the best essay published in the University Magazine 
during the year, and has been further honored among the stu- 
dent body by election to the Raven Senior Society. 

Mr. Flory is a candidate at the University for the Ph. D. 
■degree; and will publish a thesis on the literary history of the 
German Baptist Brethren. 

In 1897 Prof. Flory married a former Bridgewater classmate, 
Miss Nannie Coppock, of Ohio, who died in the summer of '98. 

ISAAC TIMOTHY GOOD, Professor of Bookkeeping, 
Commercial Law, and Penmanship from '96 to '98, was a grad- 
uate of Bridgewater College and of the Rochester Business Uni- 



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107 



versitv. He was born near 




Isaac Timothy Good. 



New Market, Va., May 15, 1873. 
His early education was received 
in the public schools and in the 
New Market Graded School. He 
became a member of the Brethren 
church Feb. 14, 1887. December 
2, '93, he was made a deacon, and 
May 12,- '99, a minister. On Nov. 
16, '98, he was married to Miss 
Mattie Florence Bushong, who, 
with a little daughter, survives 
him. He died at his old home Oct. 
31, '99, and his body was laid to 
rest in the Cedar Grove cemetery, 
which, crowning Rude's Hill, 
overlooks the most beautiful pros- 
pect in the Shenandoah Valley. 



MRS. S. D. BOWMAN, Art teacher in the College from 
1894 to '96, was born near Edom, Va., June 14, 1871. She was 
Miss Rebecca Wampler, daughter of the late well known Eld. 
Frederick Wampler, and sister to Prof. Joseph W. Wampler, 
who is mentioned elsewhere in this chapter. From childhood 
Mrs. Bowman has been gifted with the artist's eye and the hand 
skillful in materializing the mind's fairest conceptions. Her 
work as a teacher at the College was eminently successful ; and 
from her pleasant home near Harrisonburg, where she has re- 
sided since leaving Bridgewater, she brings to the school fre- 
quent evidences of her remembrance and loyalty. Just recently 
she presented to the College library three excellent and elegantly 
framed crayon portraits of, respectively, Prof. D. C. Flory, Eld. 
S. N. McCann, and Pres. W. B. Yount. 



JOHN WALTER WAYLAND was born at Woodlawn, 
Shenandoah Co., Va., Dec. 8, 1872. He became a member of 
the Brethren church Sept. 1, 1889 ; was made a deacon in 1892, 
a minister in 1894. On June 8. 1898, in the Assembly Hall of 
the College, he was married to Mattie Virginia Fry. 



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r.RlDGE\VATER COLLEGE. 



As a boy, Mr. Wayland attended public school five or six 
sessions, of five months each. Between the ages of 17 and 20 
he taught two sessions of public school. In the fall of 1893 he 
entered Bridgewater College, beginning with work preparatory 
to the Classical Course. During the next six years Mr. Way- 
land did considerable tutoring. He founded the Philoniathcaii 
Moiit/ilv in 1896, and nurtured the infant enterprise with un- 
tiring energy. In '99 he re- 
ceived his B. A. degree. The 
next year he Avas a teacher in 
the College, but the following- 
one (19<1()-1) was spent in the 
University of Virginia, where 
he completed the B. A. and M. 
A. courses in History and the 
I'l. A. course in English Litera- 
ture. During this session he 
was an editor on the University 
Magazine staff. The several 
distinctions which he won this 
year were : Prize for best nar- 
rative essay in B. A. English 
Literature ; Bryan Prize, 
awarded for best essay on the 
theory of government ; maga- 
zine prize, for best essay ; and 
Colonial Dames Prize, awarded 
by the Richmond Chapter of Colonial Dames. From '01 to '03 
Mr. Wayland was Professor of New Testament, History, and 
Moral Science in the College ; but, receiving an appointment to 
the John Y. Mason Fellowship, he spent the session of 1903-1: in 
the L^niversity, continuing his studies in History, Literature, 
Language, and Moral Philosophy. Besides finishing his four 
courses of study. Prof. Wayland again won honors that deserve 
to be mentioned : He was re-elected a member of the University 
]\Iagazine staff ; he was a representative of Virginia in the de- 
bate with Columbian University, which was held in Washington, 
P^eb. 5, '01; he also represented his society in the Harrison Tro- 




John Walter Wayland. 



TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS. IO9 

phy contest ; was intermediate President of the Washington Lit- 
erary Society ; was awarded the Magazine Poem Prize ; the Bry- 
an Prize, for the second time ; and was elected a charter member 
of the Raven Senior Society. He has been reappointed to the 
John Y. Mason Fellowship, and is a candidate for the Ph. I), de- 
gree. His thesis will be an historical sketch of the German Ele- 
ment in the Valley of X'irginia. 

P^or a numl)er of years P^rof. Wayland has been an able con- 
tributor to the Gospel Messenger, and has written a number of 
sacred hymns. He has published an excellent small volume on 
the life of P'aul ; and a work of some length on the Twelve 
Apostles is now ready for publication. 

In speaking of his work as Editor-in-Chief of this volume, 
I mav be pardoned for saying what his modesty would forbid : 
His labors to make the work measure u]:» to a high standard have 
been untiring, and certainly the result of his effort is, in a large 
measure, gratifying to himself; and the alumni and friends of the 
school will choose to class him with the benefactors of the Col- 
lege for his interest in preserving her history. — J. A. Garber. 

MISS LULA O. TROUT, of Bedford Co., Va.. was teach- 
er of Art during the session of '9()-'97. She was a student of 
the College in '8S-'89, '89-'P0, and '95-'96. Miss Trout's pres- 
ent address is Hollins, Va. 

JOSEPH B. WINE, of Tennessee, was Professor of Eng- 
lish Language and Literature during the earlier half of the ses- 
sion of '9T-'98. Prof. Wine is a graduate of Mt. Morris (111.) 
College, and has had broad experience in teaching in various 
parts of the Union. Several years ago he spent some time in 
special studies in Europe, chiefly in Sweden and Norway. 

OTTIS E. MENDENHALL, Master of Arts of Haverford 
College, Pa., occupied most successfully the chair of Natural 
Science and History during the session of '9S-'99. Since leaving 
Bridgewater, Prof. Mendenhall has returned to his old home in 
North Carolina, and has accepted a position in an important 
business house. 

MRS. BIRDIE ROLLER began to teach Instrumental Ui\- 
sic in the College in the fall of 1898, and held her position till a 
few^ weeks after the opening of last session ('0;>-'04:), when she 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



was compelled to leave her work by the illness of her daugh- 
ter and her mother. For the last several years Mrs. Roller had 
also exercised tlie office of Matron at the White House — the 
lady students' boarding hali. 

Mrs. Roller has studied music under Prof. Holsinger, Prof. 
Unseld, and other well-known teachers ; and has been a resident 
student at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. 

Mrs. Roller's maiden name was Wise ; her husband was the 
late Elmer Roller, Esq., of Grafton, W. Va. Her mother, Mrs. 
Sallie Wise, died last fall, soon after Mrs. Roller's withdrawal 

from the College ; her daughter,. 
Virginia, has only recently recov- 
ered from her protracted illness. 
Mrs. Roller and her daughter are 
at present residing at their pretty 
home in Bridgewater. 

DAVID W. CRIST was 
born May 12, 1870, near New 
Market, A'a. Having attended 
the public country schools and 
the Tiniberville Graded School, 
and having taught school twO' 
years, he entered Bridgewater 
College in the autumn of '93. 
During the summer of '98 he took 
a course at the Rochester Busi- 
ness Institute, and, the following^ 
session, taught in the Business Department of the College. Tn 
June, '99, he received his degree of B. A. After leaving Bridge- 
water Prof. Crist was elected Secretary of the Faculty in the 
Brentsville Academy, and held his position in that institution 
till 1903. At present he is working under the direction of 
the Alission Board of the Second District of Virginia, and as 
minister and traveling agent his labors have been very suc- 
cessful. He should be recorded in the archives of the College 
as one of those who fostered the infancy of the Philomathcan 
Monthly. 

ELLA GORDON HENTON is of EnHish and Scotch- 




David W. Crist. 



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I II 




Irish descent, and was born near Harrisonburg, \'a. Early in 
life she learned to depend upon herself. At the age of VJ she 
began teaching in the public schools of her native county- — 

Rockingham — anfl has continued 
her work in this capacity ever 
since, with the exception of four 
years : upwards of two years she 
was a student in Bridgewater Col- 
lege, obtaining the B. E. degree 
in 1901 ; one session she taught in 
Ohio; and one session ('98-'99) 
she had charge of the Primary 
Department in Bridgewater Col- 
lege. Since her graduation Miss 
Henton has been principal of va- 
rious graded schools in Rocking- 
ham. 

MRS. B. C. MILLER, teach- 
er of Art during the session of 
'98-'99, was Miss Belle Kersh be- 
fore her marriage to Prof. Benjamin C. Miller. For a number 
of years now they have been living in the State of Pennsylvania, 
and at present reside in a suburb of Philadelphia. 

ROWLAND HILL LATHAM was born in Plymouth, N. 
C, Aug. 23, ISSO. He moved with his parents to Onancock, 
\^a., in ISS-i. In the spring of 1S9T he graduated from ]\Iar- 
garet Acadeni}- (formerly Onancock Academy), and the suc- 
ceeding autumn entered the University of Virginia, wdiere he 
graduated in ^Mathematics and Latin, and completed a Junior 
course in Greek. The next season (1898-'9) he taught Latin 
and Mathematics in Margaret Academy. From '99 to '01 he 
was Professor of Latin and ^lathematics in Bridgewater Col- 
lege. In the fall of '01 he reentered the University of Vir- 
ginia, where he remained two years, winning the Bryan Essay 
Prize and completing the work required for the B. A. and 
M. A. degrees ; but he w^as prevented by sickness from tak- 
ing the degrees. ]")uring the session of 190o-'4 he was Pro- 
fessor of Phvsics in Miller School ; and at the recent Univer- 



Ella Gordon Henton. 



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Rowland Hill Latham. 



sity finals he received his two degrees. He is now (1901) 

preparing to enter the department 
of Engineering at Cornell. 

EPHRAIM TIMOTHY 

HILDEBRAND, who was Di- 
rector of Music in the College 
from 1899 to 1904, was born Jan. 
18, 18G6, near Greenmount, Rock- 
ingham Co., Va. He had his 
early struggles in the public 
schools, and his share of fruitful 
experiences on the farm. Be- 
tween his books and a traction 
engine, which he learned to run 
at an early age, he conceived the 
desire for a broader education, 
and accordingly entered Shenan- 
doah Institute, where he com- 
pleted a music course in '91 and the B. E. course in '92. Be- 
ing associated with J. H. Hall, J. H. Reubush, A. S. Kieffer, 

and B. C. Unseld, he took up nor- 
mal and institute teaching rather 
early in his career. In more re- 
cent years he has had training as 
a composer, teacher, and singer 
under Fred. W. Root, D. A. Clip- 
pinger, and Frank H. Tubbs ; and 
in the Capital School of Music, 
Columbus ; New York Vocal In- 
stitute ; Metropolitan Conservato- 
ry of Music ; etc. During his last 
stay in New York he was a mem- 
ber of the New York Oratorio So- 
ciety, under the direction of Frank 
Damrousche, and thus had the op- 
E. T. Hiidebrand. portuuity of siugiug with some of 

the world's greatest artists, and 
before the most highly refined musical audiences. 




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From '95 to '99 Prof. Hildebrand was Director of Music at 
the Shenandoah Institute. As an author and pubHsher he has 
been very successful. He has edited, and assisted in editing, a 
number of popular books: "Gems of Gladness," "Crowning 
Day," " Onward and Upward," " Progress in Song," " Path- 
way of Praise," etc. One of his songs, " The Plills of Ten- 
nessee," was sung at the Nashville Centennial before 20,000 
people. A little over a year ago he became a stockholder in 
the noted music house of Fillmore Bros. Co., Cincinnati. As 
a chorus conductor and a teacher of Voice Culture he probably 
has no superior in the South ; and he has conducted institutes 
in nearly all the Southern States, and in several in the West. 
Under his direction the Music Department of the College has 
had a steady and inspiring growth. 

June 19, 1902, Mr. Hildebrand 
married Miss Zona Wise, of 
Milnesville, Va. Little Zora 
lUoomfield Hildebrand is already 
giving promise of a musical na- 
ture. 

WILLIAM K. CONNER, 
Professor of Penmanship and 
icacher of New Testament Studies 
in Bridgewater College, was born 
at Royersford, Pa., March 28, 
1873. Having profited by his lim- 
ited time in the public schools, he 
l)egan to teach at the age of 19 ; 
but endeavored to improve his 
qualifications by attending a Pea- 
body Normal and Juniata College. 
In the spring of "95 he began his attendance at Bridgewater 
College, where he received the degree of B. E. in '99. Since 
then he has continued his studies at intervals in Church His- 
tory, Christian Evidences, and kindred subjects. During the 
session of '97-'98 Prof. Conner tauglit in the Prince William 
Normal School. He has taken special courses in pen art work 
at the Zanerian Art School and other well-known institutions. 




William K. Conner. 



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Mr. Conner became a member of the Brethren church on 
Thanksgiving Day, 1893. In the fall of '97 he was made a min- 
ister, and in this capacity he has shown a commendable zeal 
and activity. His wife was ALiss ]\Iillie C. Bowman, a student 
and teacher at the College. 

MISS LAURA EMSWILER, of Linville, Va., was a teach- 
er in preparatory branches during the year 1899-'00. Prior to 
that time Miss Emswiler had taught in the public schools in 
the county ; and since that time she has held prominent posi- 
tions in the graded school at Dayton and elsewhere. Having 
returned to the College at intervals as a student, Miss Emswiler 
received her diploma of graduation in the Music Department 
with the class of '04. 

MRS. W. K. CONNER is one of those who. in recent years, 
have held the position of Art teacher in the College. Mrs. Con- 
ner was Miss Millie C. Bowman, and was born June 26, 1874, 
near Harrisonburg, Va. From '95 to '97 she was a student at 

the College. On May 25, '98, she 
became the wife of Prof. Conner, 
who was then teaching at Brents- 
ville. She presides over one of 
the prettiest homes on College 
Street. 

JOHN C. MYERS, Professor 
of Mathematics and Science in 
Bridgewater College, and the 
Vice-President of the institution, 
was born Jan. 18, 1876, near Mt. 
Crawford, Va. He attended a 
country school eight winter ses- 
sions, and the Broadway (Va.) 
High School six sessions. Hav- 
ing taught school one year, he en- 
tered Bridgewater College in the 
fall of '96, and in the spring of 
1900 graduated with the degree of B. A. The next year he 
taught in the College ; but in the autumn of '01 he entered the 
University of A^irginia, where he remained two years, passing 




John C. Myers. 



TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS. 



1 1 



four B. A. and three M. A. courses. At the Universit}' he was 
honored by election to the presidency of the Washington Lit- 
erary Society, and by being chosen as a respresentative of his 
Society in the inter-society contest for the Harrison Trophy. 
During the past session at Bridgewater (1903-'4) Prof. Myers 
has acquitted himself in an able manner in the various lines of 
his responsible duties. 

On August 10, 1904, Mr. Myers '' took unto himself " a wife, 
in the person of Miss Ottie F. Showalter, a Bridgewater grad- 
uate of the class of '99. 

JACOB AARON GARBER, Professor of Shorthand, Type- 
writing and Commercial 
Branches from 1900 to '03, was 
born Jan. 25, 18T9, near 2^1t. 
Crawford, \a. His parents 
located at Timberville when 
he was three years old. He 
attended the adjoining coun- 
try school till the age of 12 ; 
then for several years he was 
a pupil of Prof. Daniel Hays, 
in the Timberville Graded 
School. In the fall of "97 he 
entered Bridgewater College, 
where he graduated in the 
English Course in '99, and in 
the Commercial Course in 
"00. About this time he also 
spent a summer session in 
the Xorthern Indiana X'ormal 
School and Business College. 
During the greater part of his career as Professor of Com- 
mercial Branches at Bridgewater, Prof. Garber was also the 
energetic and efficient teacher of Elocution in the College. 
For this work he had taken special training with Prof. Fox 
of Columbus, Ohio, and with Prof, and :Mrs. Southwick of 
Boston. On December 31, 1903, he was elected Principal of 
the Prince William Academy at Brentsville. Va., and success- 




Jacob Aaron Garber. 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



fully discharged the duties of this position till the end of the 
school session in the latter part of May, '04. 

During his career as student and teacher at Bridgewater, 
Prof. Garber has shown a great interest in the various phases 
of college life. In the Literary Societies he has been an en- 
thusiastic and efificient worker ; in Athletics he has always tak- 
en a leading part ; and in the religious life of the school he has 
been active and zealous. As Editor-in-Chief in '01-'02, and 
as Business Manager in '02-'03, of the Philomatheaii AI on fit- 
ly, his innate literary taste and business skill were manifest. 
In the management of the commercial side of the enterprise 
producing the present volume, he has given his time and la- 
bor freely and ungrudgingly. 

At present Prof. Garber is continuing his studies in Lit- 
erature and Expression at Boston L"^niversity and the Emerson 
College of Oratory. 

M. A. GOOD was born at Goods Mill, in Rockingham 

Co., Va., June 30, 1857. He 
spent the first twenty-two years 
of his life on the farm with his 
father, Samuel Good. The Civ- 
il War left his parents unable 
to complete his education, but 
after receiving the best school 
advantages his circumstances 
would allow, he chose teaching 
as a profession. 

Preparatory for his life's 
work, he attended three State 
Normal Schools — one at Har- 
risonburg, one at Staunton, one 
at Charlottesville, and later he 
was a student at Washington 
and Lee Lniversity. He has 
taught four years in the country schools ; five years he was 
Principal of the Keezletown School, four years Principal of 
the Edom School, seven years teacher of Mathematics and 




Michael A. Good. 



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117 



Natural Sciences in West Central Academy ; and during- this 
time was extensively engaged in conducting Summer Normals. 
In 1900 he accepted the position which he now holds in 
Bridgewater College, as teacher and traveling agent. When 
twenty-three years old he married Katie Earman, of Taylor 
Springs. He is the father of three children — Flora, Luther, and 
Edna. He and his wife have been members of the Brethren 
church for about sixteen years. 

JOHN DAVID BRUNK, Director of Music in the Col- 
lege, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., March 13, 1872. His 
mother is a granddaughter of Peter Burkholder, who found- 
ed the Mennonite church in the Shenandoah Valley. 

Prof. Brunk has taught Pi- 
ano, Harmony, History of Music, 
etc., in Bridgewater College since 
1900, and has fully sustained the 
reputation that he had already es- 
tablished as a teacher, composer, 
and singer. His training in mu- 
sic has been received at the hands 
of the best local teachers, and in 
the New England Conservatory 
of Music, at Boston, where he 
received what he terms his 
"great revelation" in the world 
of sweet sound. F. Addison Por- 
ter, Chas. A. White, Benj. Cutter, 
Miss Gertrude McQuesten, W. E. 
Sackett, Samuel W. Cole, H. S. 
Wilder, and Louis C. Elson were among his teachers at " The 
Hub." Here he also profited by acquaintance with the Bos- 
ton Symphony Orchestra, the Handel and Haydn Society, and 
the leaders in the Emerson School of Oratory. 

Prof. Brunk has written numerous popular songs for la- 
dies' voices and for mixed voices. His greatest work as author 
and editor, has been done as musical editor of the " Church 
and Sunday-School Hymnal," a book of 300 pages, that has 
already run through several editions. 




John David Brunk. 



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ISKIDCEWATER COLLI' (U 




Nannie Henton Myers. 



Sept. 2, 1897, Prof. Brunk married Miss Mary Kate Mar- 
tin, of Maryland. They have two children living. 

MRS. NANNIE V. HEN- 
TON MYERS was born in Au- 
gusta Co., Va., where she lived 
until her parents moved, two 
years after her birth, to Rock- 
ingham Co. Upon reaching 
womanhood she chose teaching 
as a vocation, and taught in the 
public schools for eleven years — 
doing chiefly primary work. At 
the end of this period she re- 
signed her position in the Day- 
ton (Va.) Graded School, to be- 
come the wife of Prof. • S. A. 
Myers. They were married 
Aug. 15, 1895. On the death of 
her husband, which occurred 
June 3, '97, Mrs. Myers re- 
turned .to her work in the 
school-room, and has taught 
two sessions in Linville (Va.) 
Graded School and four sessions 
in the Primary Department of 
Bridgewater College. She still 
holds her position in the College. 
WELDON T. MYERS, 
Professor of Latin and Greek, is 
a Bachelor of Arts (class of '01) 
of Bridgewater College, having 
entered the school in the fall of 
'97, after having had his pre- 
liminary training in the Broad- 
way (Va.) Graded School, and 
the country school near by, a 
half mile from his home. Prof. 
weidon T. Myers. Mycrs was born near Broad- 




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119 



way, Oct. 25, 1879. He represents in his ancestry some of the 
best and most enterprising of the Virginia Valley Germans ; and 
his work at Bridgewater College, where he has distinguished 
himself for scholarship and literary abilities, has fully sustained 
the prestige of his antecedents. His inclination towards prog- 
ress and improvement is evinced by the fact that his first vote 
as an American citizen was cast for the extension of the cor- 
porate limits of Bridgewater. 

Prof. Myers, as a student, was prominent and active in 
the work of the College Literary Societies ; and was Editor- 
in-Chief of their magazine, the Philoiiiafhcan Monthly, dur- 
ing the session of .'90-'00. He is a poet of no mean ability. 

JOHN DAVID MILLER, 
Professor of Mathematics and 
Science from 1901 to '03, was 
born May 7, 1870, at Spring 
Creek, Va. His early education 
was received in the public schools 
and at the Shenandoah Normal 
College. He spent the session of 
'93-'94 in Bridgewater College. 
Considerable valuable experience 
and training were obtained as a 
teacher in the public schools. In 
the fall of '95 he entered the Pea- 
body Normal College, Nashville, 
Tenn., where he graduated in '97. 
After two years as Principal of 
the Bridgewater Graded School, 
he re-entered Bridgewater College, obtaining the B. A. de- 
gree in '01. While a professor in the College, he married Miss 
Bertha Cline, of Stuarts Draft, Va., a former student. At pres- 
ent he is pursuing the study of Medicine in Richmond, at the 
IMedical College of Virginia, where he has already won dis- 
tinction. 

MILTON B. WISE was Professor of English Language 
and Literature in the College during the session of 1902-'03. 
Prof. Wise is a gentleman of culture and rare accomplish- 




John David Miller. 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 




Milton B. Wise. 



ments. He holds the degrees of A. B. and A. M. from the 

University of Pennsylvania ; in 
'99-'00 he was Harrison Scholar 
in History ; and in 'OO-'Ol he was 
University Scholar. During the 
year '01-'02 he was Fellow and 
Instructor in European History 
at Syracuse University. Last 
year he was a teacher in the 
Newark (Ohio) High School. 
His home is in Philadelphia. 

BAYARD M. HEDRICK 
was made assistant teacher in the 
Bridgewater College Commercial 
Department in 1902. The fol- 
lowing year he became Principal 
of the Department. He is a na- 
tive Virginian," — was born Feb. 
22, 1880, at Churchville; but his 
early education was received part- 
ly in North Carolina. He en- 
tered Bridgewater College in '97, 
and, returning at intervals, com- 
pleted the Commercial Course in 
1900. He is also a graduate of 
the Valparaiso College, Ind., and 
has taught several years in the 
public schools, being Principal of 
the Broadway (Va.) Graded 
School in 1901-'2. His wife was 
Miss Bettie Wenger. They have 
two little boys. 

JUSTUS H. CLINE, Pro- 
fessor of History and Moral Sci- 
ences in Bridgewater College, 
was born near Timberville, Va., October 14, 1875. He attend- 
ed public school and private school at home until the age of 
12. In '88, having been bribed by his father with a watch, he 




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consented to come to Bridgewater, as a student of the Col- 
leo-e. Here he remained into the third session ; but some time 

after the burning of the College 
building he became homesick 
and returned home. He re- 
mained at home three years, at- 
tending in the time a private 
school for a few months. In the 
fall of "94 he re-entered the Col- 
lege, where he continued his 
studies till the spring of "99, 
when he received his B. A. de- 
gree. A few days after gradu- 
ation he accepted a position in 
Lordsburg (Cal.) College, where 
he taught two years. The sum- 
mer of 1900 was spent in visit- 
ing the Yosemite Valley, and in 
traveling on the Pacific coast. 
During the summer of 1901 
Prof. Cline returned to Virginia; and the following autumn 
entered the University of Michigan, where he remained the 
greater part of the session. Nervous trouble, brought on by 
overwork, compelled his withdrawal from the University before 
the end of the year. 

In June, 1902, Mr. Cline accepted a position as solicitor 
for Bridgewater College, and in a little over a year obtained 
donations of over $7,000 for Founders' Hall. In the fall of 
1903 he accepted the professorship which he now holds. 

While a student at the College, Mr. Cline became a mem- 
ber of the Brethren church. In September, '98, he was elect- 
ed to the ministry at his home church, near Stuarts Draft, 
Augusta Co., Va. In 1902 he married Miss Grace Snively, 
of Lanark, 111., whom he had first met in California. They 
have recently erected a comfortable dwelling on College St., 
Bridgewater. 

WALTER BLAKE NORRIS is a native of Chelsea, Mass. 
He was educated in the public schools of Chelsea and Hyde 



Justus H. Cline. 



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"^^alter Blake Xorris. 



Park. In 1897 he entered Harvard, graduating in 1901 a Bach- 
elor of Arts. On graduation he became Principal of the Hub- 

bardston (Mass.) High School ; 
in 1902-'3 he was instructor in 
Classics, United States History, 
and Economics in the Attleboro 
(Mass.) High School ; and in the 
summer of 1903 he was elected 
Professor of English Language 
and Literature in Bridgewater 
College. 

Prof. Norris is a member of 
the 2^Iethodist church; and is in- 
terested and active in all lines of 
Christian endeavor. 

MISS FLORA HERRING 
GOOD, teacher of Instrumental 
Music at the College during the 
session of '03-'01:, was born Feb. 
5, 1882, at Taylor Springs, Rockingham Co., Va. Her girl- 
hood was spent at Keezletown and Edom, at which places she 

attended the public schools. In 
"91 the family located at Mt. Clin- 
ton, Va.., where Aliss Flora en- 
tered the West Central Academy, 
and in due time completed vari- 
ous courses of study, besides 
making considerable progress in 
the study of music and art. In 
the fall of 1900 she entered 
Bridgewater College, and the fol- 
lowing spring graduated with the 
Music Teacher's diploma. The 
next year ('02) she completed the 
Piano Course. 

During next session ('Oi-'Oo) 

Flora Herring Good. ^^.^^ ^^^^ -^ ^^ ^^^.^ ^^^^^^ ^f 

the music department of Elizabethtown College, Pa. 




TEACHERS AXD PROFESSORS. 1 23 

In the winter of '03 Miss Good became a member of the 
Brethren church, and has since that time entered zealously in- 
to the Christian life of the College and community. 

D. NEWTOX ELLER. 
JOHN W. WAYLAND. 



CHAPTER XI. 



OTHER BENEFACTORS OF TFIE COLLEGE. 



The founding- and development of a college is a matter of 
no little consequence. The doing of such a work successfully 
in the face of great discouragements and opposition cannot 
but call upon the heads of the doers and the supporters praise 
and admiration. When we consider the circumstances out of 
which grew our own Alma Mater, the above statement is all 
the more significant. Bridgewater College does not stand as 
a monument of the light effort of some great genius, or of 
the wealth of a capitalist. As she stands to-day, in brick and 
wood and stone, she is the monument of the cooperation of 
a large number of people of small wealth, who, looking for- 
ward and upward, founded and built an institution of Christian 
education in their midst ; not that their names might be heralded 
throughout the world as philanthropists, but that they might 
with its aid better cooperate in the great work of uplifting man- 
kind. It seems to the writer that there are few institutions of its 
class and size that exist, like her, as the token of the gener- 
osity and united eft'ort of so large a number of people. The 
founders of the Institution deserve praise and eternal remem- 
brance, although they by no means seek or even desire either. 

In this Shenandoah A'alley, great as it is and was, there 
existed for many years no college. Certain men, who were 
not themselves college men, saw the opportunity and invited 
cooperation that the opportunity might be seized. Just how 
this -svas done has been shown in another chapter of this vol- 
ume. In this successful beginning, a great thing was accom- 
plished. It surely marked a new era in this district of the 
Brethren church, where its influence is most powerfully felt; 
and moreover the indications now are that in no late day, in 
the educational councils of the State, Bridgewater College will 
hold a most respectable place. The older the institution grows 
and the more influential it becomes, the more does the life and 
sacrifice of those whom we call its benefactors appear. 

124 



OTHER BEXEFACTORS. 1 25 

V\'e recognize that in treating this subject at this time 
there is great difficulty. The time has been too short for the 
writer to be fair and accurate in all cases. It may be difficult 
to krow as yet who have been and are the genuine benefactors 
of the Institution. There is one fact, however, in this con- 
nection that is very significant. Not one or two men only have 
made sacrifices for Bridgewater College, but the entire list of 
benefactors is a a er\- long one : and as an expression of a need 
recognized by the representative people of a large and goodly 
section, the Institution stands for something that is perma- 
nent and real. One man, even without a pressing need, might 
found a college and endow it with millions : but our Alma 
Mater rests not on such a foundation. The men and wom- 
en, therefore, whose lives we are about to treat, are benefactors 
in the genuine sense, and as such let us ever remember them. 

Perhaps the most severe test that the friends of the work 
ever had, came in the year l-SO-t. A series of misfortunes had 
befallen the College. The Institution for various reasons had 
accumulated a debt of more than eleven thousand dollars. A 
great deal of the hard-earned respect in which she was held 
had been lost. The attendance had dwindled. The enemies to 
the cause were most active, and in fact everything seemed to 
cooperate to darken the sky and preclude every ray of hope 
of success. Something must be done. 

On ]\Iarch 20. 1894, a meeting of the Board of Trustees 
was held in the College chapel. Eld. Samuel Driver, who has 
been called the " father of the institution," and who was chair- 
man of the Board of Trustees at that time, presided and made 
an opening address. Eld. P. S. Miller, of Roanoke, Va., con- 
ducted -the devotional exercises. The roll-call showed seven- 
teen members present. Pres. "\\'. B. Yount stated that the ob- 
ject of the meeting was to form some plan for paying the debt 
and vigorously urged that action be taken at once. He also 
presented resolutions which were accepted and eventually re- 
sulted in the liquidation of the debt. In the resolutions, the 
Board of Trustees gave themselves six months in which to 
raise by voluntary subscription the necessary money to dis- 
charcfc the debt. The fact, however, that shows the real char- 



126 BRIDGE WATER COLLiiut. 

acter of this body and their genuine friendship for Bridgewa- 
ter College and the cause of education in the Brethren church, 
is this, that they not only invited their friends to assist in the 
work, but before leaving the room thirteen of the seventeen 
subscribed of their own means the amount of ^5,200.00 to start 
the sinking fund. In a few days six others had joined this 
lucky thirteen, and the fund had grown to $6,415.00. This ac- 
tion on the part of this body cannot be regarded too highly 
in recording the benefactions that the Institution has received. 
It vvas in fact one of the great turning points in the history 
of the College, and that memorable Alarch 20, 1894, because 
of the willing sacrifice these men made, marked the opening 
of a new and bright era for the Institution ; and the measure 
of consequences, we believe, has as yet been but faintly seen. 

The " lucky thirteen " referred to are. H. M. Garst, S. H. 
Myers,. B. W. Neff, E. D. Kendig, Samuel Driver, B. A. Kira- 
cofe, N. W. Beery, I. C. Myers, S. F. Miller, J. W. Miller, G. 
W. Thomas, Jas. A. Fry, W. B. Yount. The six others men- 
tioned were : E. L. Brower, Joseph Click, D. T. Click, Daniel 
Garber, George W. Snell, and one other who was not a mem- 
ber of the Board of Trustees : S. N. McCann. Prof. McCann's 
valuable services as teacher, solicitor, and benefactor of the 
Institution will ever stand out prominently in the histpry of 
Bridgewater College. Extended sketches of his life and serv- 
ices to the College will be found in Chapters II and X of this 
volume. Let it be repeated at this point, however, that so in- 
terested was he in the cause, and so diligent were his efiforts 
as solicitor that in June, 1895, President Yount was enabled 
to announce that the debt upon the school had been paid in full. 

Among the first to join in the movement that eventually 
resulted in the founding and building of Bridgewater College 
was Eld. Samuel Driver, whose large benefactions to the In- 
stitution have been applied in many ways. Eld. Driver was 
born near Timberville, Va., April 22, 1834. While he has al- 
ways shown marked ability in all his undertakings, his early 
school advantages were meager. In 1857 he married Annie 
Myers, the sister of Eld. S. H. Myers of Timberville, Va. Aft- 
er marriage he settled near Swoope's Depot, in Augusta Coun- 



OTHER BENEFACTORS. 12/ 

ty, Ya.., and a number of years later moved to Barren Ridge, in 
the same county. Eld. Driver has reared a family of ten chil- 
dren and his wise judgment as a father is shown by the fact 
that they are all Christian men and women : one being a preach- 
er an.i one a deacon in the Brethren church. Several of his 
children have been educated at Bridgewater College. Eld. Dri- 
ver was installed a deacon in the Brethren church in 1869, and 
a minister in 1870. For a good number of years he has also 
served the church very acceptably as an elder ; and in matters 
relating to this office his advice is frequently sought. In the 
founding of the College Eld. Driver played a very conspicuous 
part. When the organization of the Institution had been per- 
fected and Eld. Jacob Thomas of Spring Creek, Va., was elect- 
ed President of the Board of Trustees, Eld. Driver's enthusiasm 
for the work was given recognition by his appointment to so- 
licit financial aid, — Eld. P. S. ^.filler being appointed to solicit 
Bridgewater, and Eld. Dri^'er all other territory. He was told 
to secure if possible -$1,400.00, but he did not stop there, for 
he returned with $1,900.00. The largest contribution he re- 
ceived was $100. Taking into consideration the conditions un- 
der >vhich he had to work, this was a very valuable service 
and is perhaps unprecedented by any service in the early his- 
tory of the Institution. For a large number of years Eld. 
Driver served the College faithfully as a member of the Board 
of Trustees, being president of that body during a long period ; 
and as one of that memorable thirteen, who, as it were, shoul- 
dered the burden of a lost cause out of confident hope of suc- 
cess in the future, he gladly did his part. After this Eld. Driver, 
who was rapidly approaching old age, stepped out of his official 
position with the College, that the duties might be assumed 
by younger hands. His friendship for the work has not abated 
and still he never misses an opportunity to speak in behalf of 
the work and to contribute to it of his means. 

Near Salem, in Roanoke County. A'irginia, on March 23, • 
1835, was born Henry M. Garst. He lived on a small farm in 
the county of his birth. In the war between the States he 
was drafted to serve in the Confederate army, but being op- 
posed to Confederate principles he could not conscientiously 



uS j;kii)(;i-:\\ati-:i< coi.lkge. 

light uiulor the Stuitlicrn llai;-. In the lirst i)hice he had hired 
a snbstituio to \\lioni he paid -1^1,400, for six months. Then 
he decided to j^xi west, and the remaining years of the war 
he spent in Indiana and Illinois. In ISG-i while in Illinois he 
united with the lirethren cliureh and. remarkable to say, his 
wife, v\ ho Avas in \iroinia. on the same day joined the same 
church, and neither knew the intentions of the other. At the 
close c"»f the war he returned to his farm in A'irginia, where he 
reared a large and respected family, lie was by nature a kind 
and generous man. It is said that no man in his vicinity did 
more for the poor than he. The College found in him a true 
and tried friend. On that 20th of IMarch. IS!)!. Avhen the lucky 
thirteen gave their personal c^bligations. Eld. Garst contributed 
much to the enthusiasm and success of the meeting by being 
among the most willing to subscribe five hundred dollars to 
the sinking fund. He died Oct. 7, 1895. 

Another to be mentioned in this connection is Eld. B. W. 
Nefi" of Mt. Jackson. \'a. As a member, preacher and elder in 
the Rrethren church he is well known in a large section. No 
less has he won respect as a contributor to the cause of educa- 
tion. Eld. XetT was born in Shenandoah County, Virginia, Dec. 
1, 18^:^. His father, Eld. Jno. Neil, contributed largely to the 
early enthusiasm by being one among the first to advocate the 
founding of the Institution. At his death, however, the fam- 
il\' lost none of the father's interest ; for in his son Benjamin, 
and daughter, Mrs. Samuel F. T\Iiller, there yet remains a deep • 
and hearty interest for the work; and they both have rallied 
to the needs of the school in the hours of trial. Eld. Neff was 
a member of the generous thirteen, and besides educating his 
only daughter at the College has at different times supported 
at the Institution a niece and nephew. 

Nc' single individual's life is more thoroughly interwoven 
with the history of the College than that of Samuel F. ^Miller. 
He was born Nov. 4, 1833, on a farm about two miles south of 
Bridgewater. He has spent his entire life — excepting four years 
— on the farm wdiere he now lives, one of the most desirable in 
the country. He married IMiss Bettie NeiT, the daughter of 
Eld. Ino. NctT and the sister of Eld. B. W. Neff. He has been 



OTHER liEXEFACTORS. 12C) 

associated with the College constantly since its organization, 
being one cf the forty trustees to whom the College was char- 
tered in 1884. Consequently his influence over the Institution 
has been long-felt and powerful. \\^hen the school Avas moved 
from Spring Creek he was one of the men who helped to se- 
cure its location at Bridgewater. He has contributed regular- 
ly to the Institution from its infancy till now, — having helped 
to purchase the land on which it stands, and to erect the first 
building. His most recent subscription has been received for 
the ladies' dormitory to be erected in the near future. Among 
the lucky thirteen his name is found, as it has been in so many 
instances when the cause needed help. His wisdom as a busi- 
ness man has long been valuable in the guidance of financial 
ofiicers of the College. ^M^ile ^Ir. ^^liller has helped the College 
in so many ways, his interest seems not to abate in his advanc- 
ing years, for he continues to lend the helping hand in even,' 
time of real need. It is the writer's doubt whether the Insti- 
tution has ever found a firmer and stauncher friend ; and his 
name, along with that of his wife — his constant cooperator, — 
cannot but long be remembered among the benefactors of Bridge- 
water College and the cause of Christian education in the A'al- 
ley of Mrginia. Other mention of ^Ir. Miller is found in Chapter II. 
The year 1889 marks the beginning of Jno. A\'. ^Miller's 
official connection with Bridgewater College as a Trustee ; and 
in this capacity he yet remains. His name will necessarily re- 
main conspicuous in College annals for the keen interest he 
has shown in the work. He was born on the farm near Bridge- 
water where he now lives, ]\Iay 21, 1855. Mr. ^liller for three 
years was associated with the Bridgewater Woolen ^Nlills. Later 
he worked in a drug store in Bridgewater one year. For three 
years he was in the mercantile business, and at the same time 
managed his father's farm, which he had bought. As one of 
the l;icky thirteen he did his part in bearing the College bur- 
dens, and on numerous occasions has contributed ver\' freely 
many hundreds of dollars to the cause. He is very much con- 
cerned as to the question of endowment of the various chairs. 
In fact, of the necessity of this branch of college equipment no 
one seems to have a keener conception. It is to be hoped that 



130 BRIDGEVVATER COLLEGE. 

his ideals in this respect may be speedily realized ; and surely 
if his means were as large as his interest this question of en- 
dowment would soon be solved. 

In the long list of benefactors of the College the name of 
Jas. A. Fry will ever remain prominent. He was born at the 
head of Long Glade, in Augusta County, Va., April 12. 1852. 
He spent most of his early life on a farm near IMilnesville, Va. 
In 187.5 he married Miss Annie Wine of Augusta County, and 
the year following moved on his farm at the north end of Bridge- 
water. He still lives there, and his place is considered one of 
the most desirable in town. In addition to farming, he con- 
ducted a successful undertaking business for seven years, and 
has traveled extensively in the interests of the Bridgewater Mar- 
ble Works. In 1886 he was elected a member of the Board of 
Trustees, and at once became a director. He has been one of 
the Board ever since. He also served as secretary and treas- 
urer, and steward of the College from 1892 to 1903. ]\Ir. Fry 
has stuck to the Institution through thick and thin. In the 
times of deepest gloom he was ever willing to help with his 
time and means. 

Eld. E. D. Kendig has long sliOAvn a marked interest in 
the cause of education in the Brethren church. Before Bridge- 
water College was founded he was taking an active part in the 
work, and had been elected a Trustee of Juniata College, of 
Huntingdon, Pa., where his name is yet recalled with great re- 
spect. After the founding of Bridgewater College, however, for 
geographical reasons he shifted his interest, and has ever since 
been a staunch supporter of the institution nearer home. He 
was born near Stuarts Draft, Augusta County, Virginia, May 19, 
1850. He was reared on his father's farm. The greater part of 
the session of ■7'6-'77 he spent at Juniata College. In May, '77, 
he married Miss Bowman of Tennessee, and along with her 
returned to Juniata in the fall of '77. Then a great misfortune 
befell him. Small-pox broke out in college and his wife fell a 
victim to the deadly disease. In 1870 Eld. Kendig was ordained 
a minister, and in this capacity, and as elder, he has served the 
church man}^ years. In all lines of philanthropic work he has 
few peers. He has been a leading Sunday-school and mission- 



OTHER BENEFACTORS. I3I 

arv worker; also, in the cause of Christian eckication. especially 
at Bridgewater C'ollege, he has set a noble example of gener- 
osity. He was a member of the original forty Trustees, and in 
that capacity served the Institution creditably. On that mem- 
orable March 20, '94, he did his part of the contributing; and 
up to the ])resent time he has been one of the heaviest contrib- 
utors to the Institution. In 1885 Eld. Kendig married Miss 
Annie Long of Maryland, and of this union there is one son, 
who has already been a student of Bridgewater College. 

Xoah W. Beery, now of Bridgewater, Va., was born near 
Edom, Rockingham County, August 31, 1831. He first attend- 
ed German school and. later, English private school near his 
home. After he was twenty-one years of age he went to Ohio 
and ciltended school there one year. At the age of twenty- 
eight he married Katie \'. Neff of Shenandoah County, Va. To 
this union were l)orn seven children, six girls and one boy, who 
is now a physician in New York City. Mr. Beery has been a 
prominent Imsiness man of Rockingham County for many years, 
having managed a large farm, — and dealing extensivel}^ at the 
same time in live stock, banking, and milling. Mr. Beery can 
be justly called one of the fathers of the Institution, since he 
was one of the most liberal contributors toward its founding. 
Since then he has also contributed on various occasions and 
continues to do so at each opportunity. He was a prominent 
figure among the Thirteen, having served the College as a 
trustee for a number of years. Besides his interest in educa- 
tional work, Mr. Beery has also figured prominently in other 
charities. The Old Folks' Home of the Brethren church at Tim- 
berville has felt the touch of his generous hand in more ways 
than one. Besides contributing to it of his means, he rendered 
valuable service as a director of that institution for a number 
of years. In 1903 Mr. Beery moved to Bridgewater, where he 
expects to spend the remainder of his days. 

There yet remain of the lucky thirteen the names of S. H. 
MyerL-., I. C. Myers, B. A. Kiracofe, G. W. Thomas, and W. B. 
Yount. E. L. Brower, Joseph Click, D. T. Click, Daniel Gar- 
ber, and George W. Snell shall also be classed with them. It 
Avould be interesting no doubt to our readers to have a detailed 



132 i;KlDGK\\ATER COLLEGE. 

account of each of these men ; but we must sketch them briefly 
for at least two reasons : lack of information and dearth of space. 

I. C. Alyers is a prominent minister and elder in the Brethren 
church, and resides near Greenmount, \'a. He early identified 
his interest with the cause of Christian education, and was one 
of the early promoters of the College. Eld. Myers is a highly 
respected and useful man, and his good offices for Bridgewater 
College are still exercised in various ways. 

B. A. Kiracofe resides near Sto\er, Augusta Co., Va. We all 
remember him for his good nature and kindly smile. He has 
long been .1 most helpful ally of the Institution, both as a patron 
and benefactor. He early served as a trustee, and came forward 
with his share on that 20th of March, 1894. He has also made 
some much appreciated contributions to the work since. Eld. 
Kiracofe has been a very successful man financially, considering 
his meagre opportunities. He has reared a highly respected fam- 
ily and has served the church as a minister for a num ber of years. " 

Ct. \\\ Thomas of Bridgew^ater, \'a., served the College as a 
trustee both in the large body of the early days and in the small- 
er body of later times. He was succeeded in office by J. Car- 
son Miller. 

D. T. Click resides near Dayton, Xa., but not too far from 
Bridgewater to have his two daughters in college. He is en- 
gaged in the lumber business. 

Enoch L. Brower of Waynesboro, \'a.., was widely known 
in the Brethren church, both as an elder and a preacher. In his 
own county, Augusta, he was much respected. He was one of 
the early trustees of the College, and played his part nobly as 
one of the Thirteen. Eld. Brower was a diligent friend of the 
College, and in his death the Institution experienced a severe loss. 

Daniel Garber resides near Harrisonburg, Va. He has long 
shown his interest in Bridgewater College. His son, Prof. Jno. 
A. Garber, is a graduate of the College in the B. A. course, and 
was for a number of years a professor in the Institution. His 
youngest daughter, Miss Sarah, finished her course at the Col- 
lege in 1901. Mr. Garber has been a liberal contributor to the 
work, both of his time and means. 

George W. Snell's interest in the cause of education has 



OTHER BENEFACTORS. 133 

manifested itself in numerous ways. As a young man he was 
at one time a student of the University of ]\lichigan in the ■Med- 
ical department; but he acquired a dislike for the profession and 
retired to the farm. Mr. Snell was one of the early trustees of 
the College ; he also at various times has been a patron. He has 
contribvited heavily to the work. 

Joseph Click, the father of John W. and Daniel T. Click, 
both of whom are prominent in the history of the College, lived 
on Mossy Creek, near Bridgewater, where his son Joseph still 
resides with two sisters. Mr. Click's death occurred only a few 
years ago. 

Among the supporters of the College in the early days there 
is no more prominent name than that of Elder Samuel H. Myers. 
He served the Institution long and diligently. He seemed to 
consider himself a self-appointed solicitor, and wherever he went 
he would frequently call the attention of the generous people to 
the financial and other needs of the College. He not only in- 
vited others to contribute, but he himself set a noble example 
of g.^nerosity; for to the building and later development of the 
College he w'as one of the largest contributors. He made a num- 
ber ot gifts to the school that were justly considered large in 
the day when they were given. It would indeed be difficult to 
estimate the scope of this one man's influence not only in be- 
half of the educational w^ork of the Brethren church, but along 
other charitable lines as well. He was a large contributor to the 
Old Folks' Home at Timberville, being also one of its prime 
promoters. In his death, in 189". which brought to a close his 
life oi sixty-five years, the Institution lost a sturdy supporter 
and t!:e chu.rch one of its most aggressive and enterprising elders. 

Eld. Michael J. Good, of New Market, Va., though advanced 
in years, — having been born in 1833, — shows appreciative inter- 
est in the College; and it is certain that there is no one to whom 
a solicitor for a new building or the endowment of a chair in the 
Institution can approach with a greater feeling of comfort. It is 
his kind and generous heart that has made him a friend and given 
his name a place in this volume. While not reared bv anv means 
in an atmosphere of college life, he fully appreciates the aid high- 
er education is giving to the church he so faithfully serves, and to 



134 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

the great work of evangelization. Practically the same things 
might be said of Eld. Good's brother, Samuel Good, who has 
also played no small part in the advancement of the school, both 
as a patron and contributor. 

Eld. D. B. Arnold of Burlington, West Virginia, has not been 
geographically located to take as active a part in the work of 
the College as some who live nearer, but nevertheless it has been 
felt b}- those in close touch that his heart has ever been in the 
work. In the early days he was not slow to contribute to the 
advancement of the Institution. It will be remembered that 
Elder Arnold is the father of the late Pres. Chas. E. Arnold, of 
McPherson College, and of Robt. E. Arnold, Business Manager 
of the Brethren I'ublishing House. A sketch of his sons will be 
found elsewhere in this volume. Eld. Arnold's brother. Prof. 
Geo. S. Arnold, also is taking splendid interest in the work as a 
member of the present Board of Trustees. 

Among those who contributed rich stores of influence and 
means in the early days, and whose services in winning friends 
and supporters to the Institution have been of inestimable value 
to the cause, stand the names of Michael J. Roller, Frederick 
Wampler, D. Hays, Solomon Garber, Jacob Thomas, Samuel 
Smucker, Emanuel Hoover, and many others of Rockingham 
County, Va. D. Yount, — the father of our President, — Samuel 
Yount, Samuel J. Garber, Levi Wenger, J no. P. Cline, Jno. A. 
Cline, Jno. W. Cline, Jr., Jno. W. Cline, Sr., Samuel Cline, and 
others of Augusta County, Va., have added much to the work 
as Trustees or friends ; and more extended notice of what each 
has done would doubtless be very gratifying; but space does 
not allow the answer of our desires. Eld. Nathan Spitler did 
much effective wOrk for the College in Page Co., Va. ; and among 
the friends and supporters in Maryland the names of Elder 
Ephraim Stoner and Amos Wampler stand prominent. 

In the list of those who have made sacrifices for the sake of 
our Alma Mater, we could not overlook the name of Anna 
Kagey Wayland, the mother of the editor-in-chief of this work. 
She v/as a native of Shenandoah County, Va., where she lived 
until 1893, when she moved to Bridgewater, wh'ere her son en- 
tered College. Her death occurred in Missouri, in 1901, when 



OTHER BENEFACTORS. 135 

on a visit to her son Jacob. According to her opportunity she 
perhaps did as much to aid the Institution as anyone. Her name 
will be especially remembered in connection with the Bible de- 
partment, the first sum of money assigned to its endowment be- 
ing a generous offering given by her without solicitation, and 
not out of an abundance. 

In looking over the catalogue of those who have shown ac- 
tive interest in the College, one is surprised to find that even 
in far-off California there has been a liberal response to the 
call of need. The name of Levi Riley must henceforth be as- 
sociated with the annals of Bridgewater College, because of the 
genuine sympathy he has shown for the work. It does not 
seem to have been a surprise to his friends and relatives when 
they heard that mention had 1:)een made in liis will of at least 
two Brethren institutions and other charitable work; for it was 
simply a last expression of the character of the man whom they 
had long known. 

Once more we turn to the West, to Ohio, and Bridgewater 
finds a real mterest in her cause in the person of Elizabeth Trout. 
Although she was never intimately associated with the school, 
yet her sympathy was real, as shown by her liberal contribution 
toward its assistance. While but few of us have ever known 
her, or even are familiar with her name, yet her generous aid 
serves a no less noble purpose. 

In the early history of Bridgewater College the Moomaw 
name was very closely associated with the work. Eld. Benj. 
F. Moomavv', of the vicinity of Roanoke, Va., and his sons, J. 
C. and D. C, took a very active interest in the school. Among 
the first to recognize the need of an institution of higher edu- 
cation in this part of the church, they also from the very first 
were active workers. About the time Prof. D. C. Flory was 
starting his school at Spring Creek, Va., Eld. D. C. Moomaw 
wrote Eld. James Quinter asking him to suggest a man to open 
a Brethren school. Prof. Flory's name was suggested, and Eld- 
er Moomaw began correspondence. It was his intention to 
start a Brethren school at Roanoke, Va. Eld. P. S. Miller wrote 
to Eld. Moomaw suggesting that the upper valley and the lower 
valley people unite and support a school together at Bridge- 



136 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

water. This was done in a day when cooperation was sorely 
needed, and this service and numerous subsequent services ren- 
dered by Eid. Bcnj. ]\[oomaw and his sons to the Institution 
entitle them to a wortliy place in this volume. 

Jacob Hoover, of near Churchville, Augusta County, Va., is 
another whose kind remembrances and generous aid have given 
him a lofty place in the estimation of those to whom the well- 
being of the College is dear. The very fact that men such as 
he li-\'e and have the proper conception of the use of oppor- 
tunity will eventually result in the enlargement of our Alma 
Mater to her just and natural sphere of influence. 

A generous contributor to, and a sturdy supporter of, the 
College in its infancy, was Eld. Jno. Flory. For some years he 
was directlv associated v/ith the work, as will be found else- 
where in this volume. Besides being an officer in the adminis- 
tration of its alTairs, he was also a benefactor. His home being- 
near r>ridgewater he took a careful interest in the work even 
to the time of his death. 

Ox the benefactors of the " old school '" we must now close 
the IisL. There are otliers who deserve to be mentioned; but 
the list is already long and information could not always be 
secured. We have willfully omitted no one, but we have .at- 
tempted to make the list as representative as possible, so that 
the future student of history may be able to know and under- 
stand the forces and conditions out of which grew our Alma 
JMater, that we trust at some future day will have shed abroad 
sufficient educational and moral influence to demand consider- 
ation of the historian dealing with State and national problems. 
Such are the men M'ho have made possible the opportunities of 
education and exceptional moral training that so many of us 
have enjoyed. Such are the men who, out of their means, by 
no means always abundant, have given to their children and 
to the children of other generations opportunities which, in their 
OAvn boyhood, it may have been deemed wrong to enjoy. Can 
there ever be found a work of a more unselfish spirit? 

As the Institution has grown older and her position and 
work have come to be looked upon as a matter of , yet greater 
importance in the development of things and ideals so dear to 



OTHER BliNEFACTORS. 137 

those who have supported her from the first, there is likewise a 
hroader and more Hberal eoneeption of her needs. While we 
have stood by Ihe grave of a gray-haired father, and our tears 
have been free to flow since we had lost a friend and our Alma 
Mater a veritable pillar of strength, we have been anxious as 
to the outcome ; but the noble examples of our fathers are ever 
powerful, and a generation of more youthful vigor is ready to 
take their place. Therefore in the more recent enlargement of 
the iiossibilities of the College, friends have arisen frequently 
in places unexpected. 

Especially now to this class let us turn, although there can 
be no accurate division in this respect, since some have been 
bearing their share of the burden all the way. Among the 
voungcr ones, whose interest has been manifest for a number 
of ve.'irs in earnest support of the work, is Samuel M. Bow- 
man. In Rockingham County he takes rank as a Christian busi- 
ness man of high order. - His aid to the College has been fre- 
quent and liberal. This however is an expression of the real 
nature of the man ; for there are few people of his opportuni- 
ties and circumstances that maintain a nobler attitude respect- 
ing his solemn duties to mankind and to God. A good share 
of the interest iiow shown toward the material development of 
the College, and especially toward the erection of the new La- 
dies' Hall, is due to his efiforts. His interest in philanthropic 
work is genuine, there being in his disposition no desire to win 
human approval or praise. Mr. Bowman has served the Breth- 
ren church as a member and deacon for many 3^ears, and his 
frequent missions on church duties evidence the esteem in which 
he is held. 

Among those wdio deserve lengthy notice in connection, are 
the names of Jacob B. Garber and John H. Cline, both of the 
lower part of Rockingham County. Both have done much to- 
ward the making of the College. 

Til the vicinity of "Mayland. Virginia, the cause has one of 
its staunchest friends: Eld. DaA'id H. Zigler, wdio is also a trus- 
tee of the College. Eld. Zigler is still a comparatively young 
man : yet l-is influence is much felt in the direction of the af- 
fairs of the Colleee and the church. 



J38 I'.KIDGICWATI'IK COMJCfili. 

Of all the growing interest in the College in recent years, 
llurc is no section where it is so marked as in the immediate 
vicinity of I'.ridgcwatcr ; and as a result a number of strong 
and vigorous men and women have rallied to the needs of the 
work. These for the most part live within sight of the Col- 
lege buildings, and are in close touch with the school's life. 
Among them are the names of Elders 11. G. Miller and Joseph 
M. Kagey, of the Beaver Creek and Cook's Creek congrega- 
tions, respectively. Their presence at many religious exercises 
in 1)i(- cha])cl, and their generous contributions and patronage, 
lx'spo;d< tlicir interest and appreciation. Two members of the 
Board of Trustees, who live on College Street, are W. H. Sipe 
and John A. Wengcr. Both are excellent men in every way. 
Mr. .Sipe is now president of the I'oard of Trustees, and Mr. 
Weiiger is secretary and treasurer. 'I'o the efforts of each of 
them the Institution owes a great deal. They are yet compar- 
atively young men, and we leave the detailed account of their 
li\es to the future historian. 

Among the women who have generously ' ministered of 
their substance' to the College, are Miss Katharine Miller, Mrs. 
Mary Miller Early, and Mrs. Joseph Spitzer. Miss Miller and 
Mrs. I''arly reside in or near l^ridgewater ; the last has been 
callcMl to her reward beyond. No one. because of his interest, 
has been more highly appreciated than these; for their genuine 
sympathy with the work and the high confidence they place 
in the school as a factor in the develoi)ment of Christian ideals 
in the minds of the young are invaluable. John T. Miller and 
John S. Garber, also of the vicinity, and many others who de- 
serve mention, equally express their confidence in many ways ; 
and the helping hand seems not to tire. The list seems ever 
to grow in numbers commensurate with the needs and demands 
of the work. There could be no more encouraging feature; for 
this fact makes certain the work in the future. \Vhile it is 
not rdtogether buildings and money and physical e(|uipment, 
but men that make the College, yet these things are essential, 
and without these things keeping pace with the numerical and 
otlier growth of the College she could not utilize her oppor- 
tunilv. 



OTIIKK r.KNKKACTOKS. 139 

In some respects the subject of this parac^raph occupies a 
unique position among the benefactors of IJridgewater College. 
The Institution has never known a more loyal son than he. 
Among all the alumni and students, the name of Marshall Garst 
as a contributor ])crliaps heads the list. lie is one of the seven 
children of Eld. IJenry ^\. Garst, one of the IMiirteen. He was 
bom near Roanoke City, Va., Feb. 20, 1861. He is among the 
early students <:.f the College, having attended during the ses- 
sions of 18.S2-'3 and 188;]-'4 and the winter term of 1884-'r). I'.e- 
fore he was twenty-one years of age he went to farming for 
himself, lia\ing com])ensated his father for the intervening time 
till his majority. In 1887 lie bought a farm near Roanoke, 
and in the year following he married Mary Flory, daughter of 
Eld. [no. Flor>-, a leading promoter of the College. After a 
married life of j'.bout twelve years his wife died, leaving him 
with two children, in 11)02 he was married to Laura Smucker, 
likewise an old student of the College. Mr. Garst now owns 
the John Flory i<lace, near Bridgewater, where he resides. He 
is a successful business man, and besides his farm has other 
busiT\ess interests. His benefactions to Bridgewater College con- 
sist in frequent lil)eral donations for the erection of new l)uild- 
ings, etc. 

There }et remain two names without the mention of which 
this chapter could not be allowed to close. They are Mrs. Mag- 
gie C. Yount and her only son, Walter B.. Yount. Of the latter, 
accounts will also be found elsewhere in this volume. \Vhen 
Pres. Yount was a student at the l^nixersity of Virginia his 
mother accompanied him ; and when he became President of 
Bridgi;water College, and was giving his best energies to the 
Institution, she was his constant helper,— during her lifetime 
being ever interested in her son's work and in the growth of 
the College. It has been said that Pres. Yount considered her 
advice most helpful, and that he seldom went wrong when he 
followed it. Her interest in the Institution never llagged to 
the time of her death in I!)02. Her contributions to the ultimate 
worth of the College w^ould be hard to estimate ; and let us 
remember her as the mother of our President and, in a sense, 
the mother of our Alma Mater. 



140 BKIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

The great work, however, that has been done for the Col- 
lege in recent years centers around the son. The condition of 
the College when Prof. Yount came to it has been already men- 
tioned. The condition at the present, twelve years later, is 
well known. This change has unquestionably been wrought 
largely by the power and worth of this one man, and at the 
same time he seemed not to do it. His method of adminis- 
tration that has resulted in the permeating of every department 
of the College with the elements of his own excellent character 
and the giving to them the stamp of thorough Christian grace 
and dignity, has been a marvel to every observer. As a conse- 
quent result the moral life of the College and its excellent Chris- 
tian character commend it most highly wherever it is knoAvn. 
But his work for the Institution has not been valuable in this 
respect alone, by any means. The advancement of its scholar- 
ship and its recognition as worthy of a position among the col- 
leges has been due directly or indirectly to his efforts. The 
enlarged physical equipment and attendance has made his ad- 
ministration a new era in the history of the Institution. The 
respect and confidence in the work, that he has most success- 
fully fostered, has resulted in the gathering of a host of friends 
and supporters. His connection with the school has been marked 
by great personal sacrifice all the way through. So interested 
has lie been in the cause that nothing seemed too great for him 
to do to advance it. Besides all of his benefactions in his com- 
paratively long period of administration, that has constantly been 
fillefi with long hours of the most tedious work, which at times 
almost resulted in his nervous collapse, he is perhaps the larg- 
est contributor of money in the long list of the benefactors. 
It is not yet time, how^ever, to estimate fully the real worth 
of the man ; as Pres. Yount is comparatively young, and we 
trust that there remain to him yet many years of valuable serv- 
ice to the Institution. 

JUSTUS H. CLINE. 




FIRST GRADUATING CLASS- 
D. B. Garber. Kittie Banner. 



W. K. Franklin. 



CHAPTER XII. 



THE CLASSES: 1886-1904. 



Class of '86. 



The first class graduated, by the institution received their 
diplomas at the end of the sixth session, in the spring of 1886. 
This class, three in number, consisted of Kittie Banner and 
Wm. K. Franklin of Maryland, and D. B. Garber of Virginia. 
They completed the Normal English course and were grad- 
uated with the degree of Bachelor of English. 

Miss Banner spent about three years at Bridgewater, less 
one spring term, and graduated in her nineteenth }'ear. She 

enjoys the distinction of being- 
the first lady to graduate from 
the Mrginia Normal, as the Col- 
lege was then called. Like a true 
pioneer, she led the way of es- 
tablishing a precedent for her suc- 
cessors by marrying within two 
years after graduation, an exam- 
ple which fifty per cent of her 
fair successors have imitated. In 
the spring of '88 she came to Vir- 
ginia as Mrs. J. A. Hoover, and 
lived for several years near Tim- 
JDerville. Later they moved to 
Roanoke, where Mr. Hoover has 
engaged in business, besides man- 
aging his splendid farm a mile or 
two from the city. Here in a beautiful suburban home Mrs. 
Hoover is mistress. Three bright and interesting boys cheer 
her fireside, and her home is one of generous hospitality. 

B. B. Garber was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, a few 
weeks before the close of the Civil War, but was brought up 

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143 




D. B. Garber. 



in \'irginia. As a youth he attended the public schools of 
Rockingham Co., and by the time he was nineteen he had at- 
tended three summer normals and 
had taught two terms in the pub- 
lic schools. Coming to Bridge- 
water in the fall of '84, he com- 
pleted the Normal English course 
in two years. After graduation 
]\Ir. Garber taught in the public 
schools of Carroll Co., ]\[d., four 
years. Then, after taking a course 
in stenography at Valparaiso, Ind., 
he became in 1893 private secre- 
tary to Congressman Geo. W. 
Steele, of Marion. Ind., which po- 
sition he held for four years. Sep- 
tember 10th, '93, he took to him- 
self a helpmeet in the person of 
Miss Delia Tinkel. He was elect- 
ed to the ministry April 17th, '96, and ordained to the elder- 
ship in October, 1901. For the last seven years, in addition 

to ministerial duties, he has en- 
gaged in farming. 

William K. Franklin, of Sams 
Creek, Maryland, was the young- 
est member of the class. He was 
one of the first to matriculate aft- 
er the school had been moved to 
Bridgewater in 1882, he being 
then sixteen years of age. He 
spent four years at Bridgewater, 
where he supplemented his aca- 
demic course with music. After 
graduation he taught two sessions 
in the public schools of his native 
State, and then took up music as 
w. K. Franklin. a profession. For ten years he 




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taught both vocal and instrumental music in various parts of 
jMaryland. after which, in 1898, he accepted a call to Lords- 
])urg- College, Cal., Avhere he took charge of the department 
of Music. Lordsburg and the vicinity have since been the 
scene of his labors. He is a bachelor and a preacher. As a 
teacher of music his services are much sought after on the 
Pacific coast. 

Class of '87. 

The second class consisted of JMiss Kate Flory and the 
following four gentlemen : I. N. H. Beahm, D. N. Eller, Sam- 
uel Pence and Joseph Pence. They completed the Normal Eng- 
lish course and received the B. 
E. degree. All are earnest 
Christians, the four gentlemen 
being ministers in the German 
Baptist church, and Miss Flo- 
ry, now Mrs. Coflfman, a mem- 
ber of the same body and an 
enthusiastic Sunday-school 

teacher and superintendent. 

D. Newton Eller was born 
in Roanoke Co., Va., the sec- 
ond year of the Civil War." 
After attending the public 
schools of his native county, 
he entered the Virginia Nor- 
mal in the spring of '84. His 
sojourn at Bridgewater was 
three years and one term. 
After graduation he taught 
several years in the public 
schools of his native county 
and one 5^ear in Missouri. 
Since the founding of the Botetourt Normal College at Daleville, 
Va., in 1891, he has been associated with that institution, first 
as teacher, later as president. His wife was Miss /Vlice Gray- 
bill, also at one time a student at Bridgewater. They have a 




D. Newton ElUer. 



THE CLASSES. 145 

pleasant home at Daleville, where Prof. EUer's work is high- 
ly appreciated. 

Joseph Pence is a native of Rockingham Co. From the 
public schools of his neighborhood he came to Bridgewater at 
the age of seventeen and graduated in three years. After leav- 
ing school he taught in his native county until '99, when, ow- 
ing to ill health, he had to abandon his calling. In the fall 
of "02 he was able to enter the school room again, however, 
and has since been principal of the High School at Port Re- 
public. As a minister, he has acquired the power of forceful 
utterance, and he always manifests a disposition to respond 
to the call of duty. 

The most distinguished looking man in this class was Sam- 
uel Pence. Of the "Pence boys" he was the older brother. 
Though only in his early 20's, he wore a full beard that was 
of rather unusual proportions, which gave to his tall, athletic 
figure a strikingly dignified appearance. After spending four 
years at Bridgewater. Mr. Pence settled on a farm in the Mill 
Creek neighborhood, where he has since resided. He has been 
for a number of years secretary of the East Rockingham Mu- 
tual Fire Insurance Company, and is one of the substantial 
farmers of the eastern part of Rockingham county. 

For sketches of I. N. H. Beahm and Kate Flory Coffman 
see Chapter X. 

Class of '88. 

All graduates of the session of '87-'8 were in the Com- 
mercial department. This department had been but recently 
established and was proving very popular. Eleven young men 
received their diplomas in the spring of '88. among whom two 
were of Maryland, the rest of Virginia. Sixteen years has 
scattered the class far and wide, but with scarcely an excep- 
tion its members have risen to prominence in their respective 
communities. 

Clement C. Ausherman is a native of Frederick Co.. ^Id. 
After completing the commercial course at Bridgewater he took 
a course in shorthand at Delaware, Ohio. Several vears were 
then spent in teaching school, including a six months' trip to 
California. In the fall of '91 ^Ir. Ausherman entered the Marv- 



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BKlUGliVVATKK COLLEGE. 



land Agricultural College and remained two years. During the 
summer of '1)3 he held a position in the iUireau of Awards at the 
World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago. Later he spent a 
year in the Martyn College of Expression, Washington, D. C, 
and graduated witli the degree of Bachelor of Expression. For 
the last six years he has held the position of clerk to the Coun- 
ty Commissioners of Frederick County, Md. 

J. Theodore Layman was born in Botetourt Co., Va., Jan- 
uary 13, 1869. He entered school 
in the fall of '87 and remained 
two sessions. The first year he 
devoted to the commercial course, 
the second to academic work. 
Several years later he was elected 
U) the ministry. He then spent 
two years in Manchester College, 
Indiana, in JJible work. Mr. Lay- 
man began his active life as a 
farmer in his native county. In 
181)9 he married Miss Annie 
Good, of New Market, Va. Since 
then he has resided near the 
above-named place and has de- 
voted himself to farming, stock- 
raising, and trucking. He is an 
efficient minister and his clerical services are in constant de- 
mand. 

B. Frank Click was born in Augusta Co., near Cave Sta- 
tion. He was one of the early students at Bridgewater and 
graduated with the first class in the Commercial department. 
Until several years ago he lived at the place of his birth as a 
farmer and fruit grower. Several years ago he moved to the 
far West, and lias settled in the State of Washington. He is 
a married man and his wife is a Virginia woman. He is a 
deacon in tlie Brethren church and is an active Sunday-school 
worker. 

Charles J. Smacker was one of the early Bridgewater boys, 
having entered in September, 1883, when the school was first 




J. Theoilore .Layman. 



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147 




Charles J. Smnckor 



moved to its present site. He attended part of three sessions, 
with intermissions, and completed the commercial course in 

the spring of '88. In October, 
'89, at the age of twenty-two, he 
married Miss Sallie V. Myers, 
who had also been a student in 
the early days of Bridgewater 
College. They began life on a 
rented farm several miles from 
rimbcrvillc. Mr. Smucker has 
devoted himself to farming and 
handling stock and has prospered. 
He now owns excellent property 
near Timberville and is active in 
the affairs of his neighborhood. 

James W. Simpson is the on- 
ly member of his class who has 
become a doctor. He is a native 
of Bridgewater and spent several 
years in Bridgewater College in the early days. After grad- 
uating from the Commercial department in '88 he studied 
dentistry. He received the degree of D. D. S. and went to 
Galveston, Texas, to practice his profession. Here he built up 
an extensive and lucrative practice. Several years ago he took 
to himself a life partner, and during his honeymoon paid his 
alma mater a visit, which was highly appreciated. At present 
he is located at 434 Fifth Avenue, New York City. 

Of the graduates of fifteen years ago, not many are fa- 
miliar figures about the College to-day. Time has scattered 
them. To this general rule, however, Virgil L. Miller is an 
exception. Reared within a mile or two of Bridgewater, he 
was one of the first matriculates of the institution. With the 
exception of the few years spent in College he has devoted 
himself, since his boyhood, to the affairs of the farm. His 
frequent presence at various college functions has given him a 
familiarity with the student body that none of his classmates 
enjoy. His wife was Miss Mollie Sanger, also a student form- 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



erlv. As one of the most substantial farmers and stockmen 

of his neighborhood, INIr. Miller is widely and favorably known. 

Among all the students of these early years, Charles M. 

Utz, of New^ Market, Md., was recognized as the " funny man.'^ 

A native wit and wagger}^ charac- 
terized his conversation, and an 
aptness at repartee, that afforded 
constant entertainment for his fel- 
low students. He remained at 
Bridgewater two years, graduat- 
ing at the age of nineteen. Since 
leaving school he has spent sev- 
eral' years farming and two years 
as an officer in the Maryland 
State Prison. At present he is 
conducting a general mercantile 
business at New Market, Md. 
His wife was Miss Rosa E. Shri- 
ner, also a student here during- 
the 80's. Air. Utz's jovial nature 
has never deserted him. 

From the fall of '86 to the spring of '88 marks the sojourn 
of James E. Wine at Bridgewater. He had always manifest- 
ed a strong preference for the farm, and soon after leaving- 
school settled on an excellent piece of property near his old 
home in Augusta county. Hither a few years later he brought 
Efifie L. Yount, of the class of '89, as his helpmeet. After 
a year of connubial happiness death robbed him of his com- 
panion. ]\Ir. AVine has married again and continues to reside 
on his excellent estate near Hermitage. 

W. H. Mumaw of Mt. Jackson, A'irginia, completed the 
commercial course in one 3'ear and did not return to school. 
Several years later he married Miss Lizzie Eillis, daughter of 
Elder John Eillis, of near Rinkerton, Shenandoah Co. Mr. 
]\'Iumaw has engaged in farming and merchandising, and at 
present lives near Mt. Clifton. 

J. M. Garber, of New Hope, still resides in his old neigh- 




Charles M. Utz. 



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149 



borhood ; but further information concerning him we have not 
been able to obtain. For sketch of J. W. Cline see Chap. X. 

Class of '89. 

The class of '89 was the first to graduate after the name 
of the institution had been changed from Virginia Normal 
School to Bridgewater College. This change was secured from 
the Virginia legislature in the spring of '89 as a more suit- 
able name for an institution, a number of whose students were 
working systematically on full college courses. Of the class 
of this year four received the B. E. degree, one completed 
the course in music, and twelve the commercial course. 

Jesse E. Ralston was one of the degree men. He was 
born near Mt. Solon, Augusta Co., Va., a few months before 

the surrender at Appomattox. 
He entered B. C. in the fall of 
'86, and attended three sessions. 
After graduation he taught three 
years in the public schools and 
spent one year in private study, 
chiefly of Biblical subjects. 
Moving to Iowa in '93, he has 
continued his profession of 
teaching to the present time. He 
has attended several of the Bible 
Institutes at the Brethren 
schools. Mr. Ralston was a 
minister in the German Baptist 
Brethren church before he left 
Virginia. He has since been ad- 
vanced to the eldership and now 
has the oversight of the congregation at Sheldon, Iowa. He 
has served his district on the Standing Committee of the An- 
nual Conference, and devotes a good portion of his time to 
the^' interests of the church under his care. He owns valuable 
property near Sheldon where he lives happily with his grow- 
ing family. 

Thomas D. Kinzie of Botetourt county entered the Col- 




Jesse E. Ralston. 



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nUIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



lege in the fall of '87, at the age of nineteen. He remained 
two sessions. The first year he devoted to commercial work ; 
during the second he completed the commercial course. He 
then taught one year, after which he married and settled upon 
a good farm provided by his father. He has since devoted 
himself to farming, fruit growing and packing canned goods. 
He has a pleasant and hospitable home and is one of the sub- 
stantial business men of the community in which he lives. 

The only lady of the class of '89 was Miss Kate Stokes of 
Spring Creek. She entered school during the session of '82-'3, 
and with the exception of one year, attended each session 
until she graduated. A few years later she married a Mr. Long 
and moved to W'heeliiig, W. Va. Her prospects were soon 
blighted by the loss of her husband, and she moved back to 
Bridgewater where she has since resided. 

William J. Compher, of Lovettsville, Loudoun Co., Va., 
entered school in September '87 and completed the Normal Eng- 
lish course in two years. Some time after graduation he took 

the civil service examination 
and received an appointment in 
the railway postal service on 
the Valley Branch of the B. & 
O. R. R. This position he still 
holds. A few years after leav- 
ing school 'Sir. Compher mar- 
ried Miss Donnie Reid of Rapps 
Mills, Va., who had also been 
a student in the latter 80's. 
They live in Staunton and re- 
joice to welcome the friends of 
their school days to their pleas- 
ant home. 

J. L. Scrogham matricu- 
lated in September, '88, and re- 
ceived a diploma from the Com- 
mercial department in the following June. He was then twen- 
tv vears of age. He was born near Coiner's Store in Augusta 
countv, and. after graduation entered a dry goods store at 




J. L. Scrogham. 



THE CLASSES. I5I 

Crimora as salesman. This position he held until '97. For 
the last seven years he has been with Loeb Brothers of Staun- 
ton. Mr. Scrogham has proved himself a very competent sales- 
man ; he knows how to please his customers and at the same 
time look after the interests of his employer. 

D. Harvey Flory attended the College at intervals from 
'83 to "89. After graduation he farmed for several years, and 
in the winter of ''93-'4. was married to Miss .Minnie Nefif of 
Quicksburg, Va. A few years later he sold his excellent prop- 
erty on Cook's Creek in Rockingham Co., and moved with 
his family to North Dakota. He has since migrated to the State 
of Washington and has purchased a farm near Alyea, where 
he now resides. 

William C. Hoover was the third of three brothers to at- 
tend B. C. He is the only one, however, that chose his work 
with reference to completing a course. He entered in the fall 
of '88, and during the year of his residence finished the com- 
mercial course and carried some academic work besides. From 
school he returned to his father's farm, and in a few years be- 
gan business on his own account. In 1896 he married ]Miss 
Maggie Miller, of Good's Mill. His home two miles east of 
Timberville is one of the finest old homesteads in the Shenan- 
doah Valley. Besides conducting his farm, Mr. Hoover has 
business interests in Timberville and also deals extensively 
in live stock. 

Jonas J. Keim is a native of Pennsylvania. At Elk Lick, 
where he was born," he spent his early life and attended the 
village school. In the fall of '88 he entered the Commercial 
department of the College and completed the course in the fol- 
lowing spring. He has since engaged in merchandising. 

Altogether John W. C. Miller spent about six years at 
Bridgewater. Those who were students of the latter 80's will 
remember him as a mere boy in knee breeches even at the time 
of graduation. Although the commercial course is the only 
course of study he completed, he had done several years' work 
on the classical course, and lacked only some two years of his 
B. A. degree when his father moved to Roanoke City. At 
Roanoke Mr. IMiller has held several important clerkships, and 



152 ERIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

at present is junior member of the well known firm, P. S. Mil- 
ler & Son, Real Estate Brokers. 

Jacob M. Myers and Martin G. Sanger are the two mem- 
bers of their class who have since graduation been elected to 
the gospel ministry. Each spent some four or five years at 
Bridgewater and did a good deal of work besides the commer- 
cial course, which they both completed in the spring of '89. 
Both returned after receiving their diplomas, Mr. Myers re- 
maining until '94:, and ^Ir. Sanger, with intervals of absence, 
till '08. The former went to Illinois shortly after leaving school 
where he attended j\It. ^Morris College, and in 1897 married 
Miss Ida Royer, daughter of Elder J. G. Rover, then president 
of the College. For a year they lived at Timberville, Va., then 
moved to Cando, North Dakota, where ]\Ir. flyers engaged in 
farming and merchandising. In the fall of 1903 he moved with 
his family to Mt. Morris where he entered the Bible depart- 
ment of the College to prepare himself for more efficient work 
in the Christian ministry. Mr. Sanger has attended a number 
of Bible institutes at B. C. and has otherwise prepared himself 
for his high calling. His wife was ]\Iiss Nina Graybill, form- 
erly a student also. They have a pleasant home near Sanger- 
ville, where all their friends receive a hearty welcome. 

Reuben D. Fishback was born near Dale Enterprise in 1861. 
He attended the College during the session of '88-"9, and com- 
pleted the commercial course. He then entered the school room 
and taught in the public schools for the next seven or eight 
3^ears. About 1897 he "went west, and has since been employed 
in the civil service. At present he is a railway mail clerk 
with his home in Cincinnati, Ohio. His wife was A'liss Ta- 
bitha Heatwole, formerly of ATrginia. 

Charles O. Wine of Crimora, Augusta county, attended the 
College two sessions. Besides completing the commercial 
course, he showed a special interest in mechanics, understood 
the mechanism of a steam engine, and entertained his friends 
with the spirited accounts of the glorious life of the railroad 
engineer. After leaving school he went on the N. & W. R. R. 
for a time as fireman, but was induced to give it up. A few 
A-ears later he went to the far west and has settled at Covina, 



THE CLASSES. 153 

California. Here he has established a home. His wife is the 
daughter of Geo. L. McDonaugh, the genial colonization agent 
of the,U. P. R. R. ^Ir. Wine is an engineer on the^ame road, 
and it would be difficult to find another alumnus more devoted 
to his calling than is he. 

For sketches of Joseph W. Wampler, Effie L. Yount, and 
Geo. B. Hershberger see Chapter X. 

For Charles P. Harshbarger see Class of 1890. 

Class of '90. 

In the spring of 1890 the College graduated the largest 
class in its history up to that time. Twenty-two persons re- 
ceived diplomas, upon seven of whom was conferred the de- 
gree of B. E. Of the whole number fifteen were of \'irginia, 
two of West Virginia, three of Marsland, one of Pennsylvania, 
and one of Ohio. Two have since become physicians, two min- 
isters of the gospel, three professors in higher institutions of 
learning, one a college president, a number excellent business 
men, and T should not omit to add, two are among the best 
home makers in the land. 

Among those who received degrees was Robert E. Arnold 
of Burlington. W. Va.. He entered Bridgewater in the fall of 
'S6. After one session he dropped out a year to teach. Re- 
turning in '88 lie completed both the Normal English and com- 
mercial courses in two years. After leaving school he en- 
gaged in an agency business for several years, one of which 
he spent in England in the interests of his firm. He was suc- 
cessful, and developed unusual business capacity. In 1893 he 
went to ^It. ]^Iorris, 111., where he engaged in a general mer- 
chandising business. At present he lives in Elgin and is one 
of the directors of the Equity Manufacturing and Supply Com- 
pany of Chicago. He has also recently been elected Business 
^Manager of the Brethren Publishing House at Elgin. A short 
time after settling in Mt. Morris he married Miss Rena Amick, 
daughter of Elder Joseph Amick. 

Charles P. Harshbarger is a Virginian. He was born near 
Good's Mill, October 17th, 1867. He entered Bridgewater in 



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the fall of '88. He had been well prepared at the Mill Creek 
Graded School, and was able to finish the Normal English and 
commercial courses both in two years. He then entered upon 

the study of medicine, a thing 
he looked forward to from boy- 
hood. He studied one year at the 
Louisville Medical School, then 
took up his residence at the 
Kentucky School of Medicine, 
from which he received the degree 
of M. D. in the spring of '93. He 
at once began the practice of 
his profession in the neighbor- 
hood of his former home. Three 
years later he married Miss Bettie 
Long of Good's Mill. Dr. Harsh- 
barger has an extensive prac-- 
tice, and is universally esteemed 
both as a man and as a physician. 
Of the twenty-two graduates 
of this session, only two were ladies. They were Miss Sallie 
B. Bean and Miss Efifie B. Wine. They seemed inseparable in 
their school days and I shall not separate them in this brief 
sketch. Miss Wine entered Bridgewater in the fall of '87 at 
the age of nineteen. Miss Bean had entered the year before. 
Both completed the Normal English course in the spring of 
1890. Miss Bean taught the next two years in West Virginia, 
and returned to the College for the session of '92-'3. She has 
since become Mrs. Gerard, and is mistress of a pleasant home at 
Fabius, W. Va. Miss Wine was married during the winter 
succeeding her graduation to Edward Frantz, who had been 
at Bridgewater for a number of years as student and teacher. 
At this time he was professor of Mathematics in McPherson 
College, Kansas, and thither he took his bride. They have 
since lived in Chicago for several years where he pursued a 
course of graduate study in the Chicago University. Since '94 
they have resided at McPherson, where Prof. Frantz has been 
connected with the College, first as professor, later as presi- 



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155 



dent. Their home is a happy one, cheered by loving compan- 
ionship and the merry faces of Efifie the second and Harper. 

In November, "86, a tall, angular looking young man entered 
school, whose lack of familiarity with college ways at once 
betrayed his rural origin. But being twenty-two years of age, 
he had made up his mind as to what he wanted and had the 
pluck to get it. His name was Jacob Levi Zimmerman, and the 
thing he wanted was an education. After four years of study 
he completed the Normal English course ; but not being satis- 
fied, he started upon the course leading to the B. A. degree. 
For three more years he wrestled with Latin, Greek, and the 
higher Mathematics, but owing to the loss of his mother and 
other discouragements he left school without completing his 
course. Mr. Zimmerman became a Christian while in College, 
and has since been active in Sunday-school and missionary 

work. He has been twice ap- 
pointed on the Board of Di- 
rectors for the Old Folks' Home 
of the Second District of Vir- 
ginia. He is unmarried. 

John M. Cox came to Bridge- 
water in fall of '89, when he was 
eighteen years of age. He re- 
mained two years and completed 
the comfnercial course. He then 
went west and attended Mt. 
Morris College for several ses- 
sions. Later he took another 
course in commercial work and 
shorthand at Rochester, New 
York. During the session of 
'!».-)-'() he was principal of the 
Commercial Department in the University of Uniontown, Pa. 
He has since taught two years as principal of the public schools 
of Nez Perce, Idaho, and for four years has been principal 
of the Commercial and Shorthand Departments of Lordsburg 
College, California, which position he still holds. 




John M. Cox. 



156 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

The career of Edwin M. Beery has not been crowded with 
vicissitudes, since it shows a steady devotion to one object. 
He spent two years at the College, and while he completed 
the commercial course, he chose his studies for the most part 
so as to fit him best for the study of medicine. After leav- 
ing Bridgewater he attended the medical department of the 
University of Virginia two sessions and then completed his 
course two years later at the College of Physicians and Sur- 
geons, New York City, from which he received the degree of 
M. D. in '95. He has since had an extensive practice in New 
York City and at present holds a position on the Willard 
Parker Hospital Staff. 

After spending one session at Bridgewater and completing 
the commercial course, AVilliam P. Crumpacker returned to 
his beautiful home near Bonsack, Botetourt county. A few 
years later he ' captured ' one of the most estimable young 
ladies of his native county, and began life on his own account 
on a splendid farm provided by his father. Mr. Crumpacker 
is a Christian gentleman, a substantial and enterprising citi- 
zen. His recent visit to his alma mater was highly appreciated. 

Another of the Botetourt county boys to receive his di- 
ploma in 1890 Avas N. Charles Graybill. He entered school 
in September '89, at the age of nineteen, and finished the com- 
mercial course the first year. He returned the following year 
and took academic work. In 1892 he married Miss Ada Bixler 
and moved to Carroll county, Md., where he spent seven years 
farming with success. ]\'Ir. Graybill lost his companion in June 
1900, and decided to give up farming. He has since held a 
position with the Carroll County Electric Light and Power 
Company of Westminster, Md. 

Joseph S. Click after spending two years in school and 
completing the commercial course, likewise settled upon a farm. 
He has, in addition to this, also engaged in milling, and for 
a time was a member of the Acetylene Gas Company of Bridge- 
water. He resides with his mother and sister at the beauti- 
ful old homestead on Mossy Creek. Mr. Click is still unmar- 
ried. 



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William H. Holsinger of Williamsburg, Pa., entered school 
during the session of '86-'7. He attended about four years, 
choosing work in both the academic and music departments, 

besides completing the commer- 
cial course in 1890. The nine 
years following his graduation 
were spent in teaching in the pub- 
lic schools of Pennsylvania. 
During this time, Dec. 6, '91, he 
married Miss Carena J. Galis. 
In 1899 he entered a store and 
post office at Clovercreek, Pa., 
as clerk, and remained in the po- 
sition until the spring of 1901. 
He has been active in church and 
Sunday-school work, having su- 
perintended a Sunday school for 
five years. In May, 1901, he was 
elected to the ministry of the 
Brethren church, and has located 
on a farm five nfiles south of Williamsburg, where he now lives. 
Among those who remained in school only one session 
and completed the commercial course, was W. Claude Kersh 
of Milnesville, Ya. He returned to the farm after leaving 
school and has been successful as a farmer and stockman. He 
has always lived near the place of his birth in Augusta Co., 
where he leads the quiet but independent life of a tiller of 
the soil. 

Another who remained only one year was Edward A. Neff 
■of Quicksburg. For several years after leaving school he en- 
gaged in a general merchandising business at Bluefield, W. 
Va. In 189C) he returned and purchased the farm on which he 
Avas born, where he has since resided. In 1903 he married 
Miss Lelia Neff of Mt. Jackson, who has also been a student 
■of the college. Their home is a pleasant one, near the Valley 
Pike, a few miles north of New Market, Va. 

H. G. Patterson of Spring Creek attended the College two 
sessions. Besides the commercial course, he chose his work 



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158 BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 

with reference to a practical business career. After leaving 
school he assumed control of some of his father's extensive busi- 
ness interests, and has since succeeded to the management of 
several of the best farms in the neighborhood. Besides farm- 
ing extensively, Mr. Patterson handles live stock on a large 
scale. He has shown a marked capacity for business and has 
been verv^ successful. 

A. J. Sugar is a native of Russia. He was born January 
10, 1857. His early life was a series of struggles and hard- 
ships. He never attended school until he came to Bridgewater 
in the spring of '89. During this spring term he studied gram- 
mar, spelling, elocution and penmanship, and progressed rap- 
idly. He returned the next year, and in addition to pursuing 
the above-named studies he completed the commercial course. 
In the fire of '89- '90 Mr. Sugar was probably the heaviest loser 
among the students. Since leaving school he has resided in 
Baltimore. Here he owns a jewelr\^ store and has held sev- 
eral municipal ofifices. From 1896 to 1900 he was deputy tax 
collector, and he has twice been appointed Inspector of Weights 
and Measures for Baltimore City. 

S. J. Snader of New Windsor, Md., spent the session of 
'89-'90 at the College, and received a diploma of graduation 
in the commercial course. After leaving school he clerked for 
a time in Luray. Returning later to his home in Maryland,, 
he was stricken down by sickness and did not recover. He 
had made many friends while at Bridgewater, and his untime- 
ly death was sorely lamented. 

After a two years' residence at the College, and completing 
the commercial course, AVilliam Strickler clerked for some time 
in his father's store at Leaksville, in Page Co. Later he held 
clerkships in New York City and in Chicago. After several 
years' absence he returned to his native county, married the 
lady love of his boyhood and settled under the ancestral roof. 
He has succeeded to the mercantile business formerly conducted 
by his father, and leads a quiet and happy life. 

J. D. Trout enrolled in the Commercial Department in 
the fall of '89, and was granted a diploma of graduation the 
following spring. Like several others of his class he came 



THE CLASSES. 159 

from the farm and returned to it. He is a native of Bedford 
county. His steady devotion to business since leaving school 
has merited the large measure of success to which he has at- 
tained. 

^lerritt \\'ilson was born and reared at Wilson's Mill, Md. 
From the public schools of his native county he came to Bridge- 
water in the fall of '89 and completed the commercial course 
during the ensuing session. Several years later he, in connec- 
tion with a younger brother, began a hardware business in 
New Windsor. They have prospered and their business has 
grown. As the senior member of an enterprising business firm, 
Mr. AMlson has demonstrated his capacity for organizing and 
managing men and affairs. 

Sketches of Edward Frantz and J. C. Beahm will be found 
in Chapter X. 

Class of '91. 

In the spring of '01 the College first conferred the degree 
of Bachelor of Arts. For four or five years a number of young 
men had been pursuing the regular college course, and it was 
in accordance with these conditions that the name of the in- 
stitution had been changed two years before. Xow at the 
end of the eleventh session, five years after the College had 
begun to graduate its students in the Normal English course, 
it conferred the B. A. degree on three young men. They were 
George L. Brown, John M. Coffman, and John A. Garber. All 
three have since become ministers of the gospel, the first in 
the Presbyterian church and the last two in the German Bap- 
tist. Besides these, there were also graduates in the Normal 
English and the commercial courses. 

Of the B. A. men, Messrs. Cofifman and Garber have been 
spoken of in Chapter X. George L. Brown entered Bridgewater 
in the fall of '86 for what proved to be a five years' residence. 
Besides completing the college course, he found time during 
his senior year to do the work also of the commercial course. 
He therefore received in addition to the B. A. degree a di- 
ploma of graduation in the Commercial Department. Follow- 
ing his college career Mr. Brown taught for several years, and 
then decided to devote himself to the Christian ministrv. He is 



l60 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

an ordained minister of the Presbyterian church, and for a num- 
ber of years has held a charge at Keezletown, Va., where he 
as minister and pastor is held in high esteem. 

Miss Lelia S. Aliller spent nearly all of six sessions at 
Bridgewater ('8o-'91). During her last year she completed both 
the Xormal English and commercial courses and received a 
diploma of graduation in each. She also devoted a good deal 
of time to music throughout her school period. In 1892 she 
became the wife of John Xeft of Ouicksburg, and soon after 
moved to Shenandoah Co., where she presides over a pleasant 
home a fev\' miles south of Alt. Jackson. She is an earnest 
Christian worker, is an active member of the Ladies' Aid So- 
ciety and a teacher in the Sunday school of her home church. 

A close friend of ]\Iiss ]\Iiller's during her college days was 
Miss Lizzie S. Sanger, who was born in Augusta Co., Va., 
March 1, 1873. After attending public and private school she 
entered Bridgewater College in her fourteenth year. She re- 
mained four years and completed both the Normal English and 
commercial courses. For two years following graduation she 
held a position as clerk and assistant bookkeeper in the dry 
goods store of G. W. Thomas & Co. in Bridgewater. In the 
fall of 1901 she Avent to South Bend, Indiana, where she did 
office work for the Victor Medical Association until April 12. 
1903, when she became the wife of Herbert Johnson. They 
reside in South Bend, where they are interested in conducting 
a Christian mission. 

Joshua R. C. Brown remained at Bridgewater five years. 
Although the commercial is the only course of study he com- 
pleted, he had also done the greater part of the classical course, 
so that when he left school he lacked only about a year of 
his B. A. degree. He taught for several years, and later en- 
tered Hampden-Sidney College, from which he received the 
bachelor's degree. In 1903 he was elected to an adjunct profes- 
sorship in the A'irginia Polytechnic Institute at Blacksburg, 
which position he now holds. 

From Newton Academy in Baltimore, ]\Id., J. S. Geiser 
came to Bridgewater in the fall of 1890. In the following spring 
he completed the commercial course at the age of twentv-one. 



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John S. Geiser. 



The next winter he returned to attend the Bible Institute of 
four weeks, which, he writes, "• was the happiest study month 
of my life." In the fall of '!»:] he entered the Dental Depart- 
ment of the University of Mary- 
land, from which he was gradu- 
ated with the degree of D. D. S. 
three years later. He opened an 
office in Baltimore for the prac- 
tice of his profession, and since 
"U6 has been Demonstrator of 
Dental Technics in his Alma 
Plater. In addition to his many 
professional duties, Dr. Geiser is 
an earnest worker in the German 
Baptist Brethren church, in 
which he is a deacon. As chair- 
man of the Home Mission Fund 
Committee, it was largely 
through his efforts that the Ful- 
ton Avenue Church in Baltimore 
has been erected. A constant source of inspiration and help 
in his varied duties is his wife, who was Miss Mary I. Smith 
of A\'oodberry, Baltimore, to whom he was married January 
12, 1897. 

A. F. Franz of Laurel Dale, West Virginia, had entered 
the College during the session of "89-^90. The following year 
he finished the commercial course and received a diploma in 
the spring of '91. He returned during the next two sessions, 
but did not choose his work w^ith reference to graduation. Later 
he spent a year at Mt. ^lorris College, 111., and from there con- 
tinued his course westward to the Pacific coast. He was after- 
wards for a time a student at Lordsburg College, Cal. 

James W. and John Thomas Arnold of Luckettsville, \'a., 
came to Bridgewater in the fall of '90 to do a year's work 
preparatory to entering the university. They both took the 
commercial course and received diplomas of graduation the 
following spring. The next year they went to Washington 
and Lee University where Thomas, the younger, entered upon 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



the Study of law. During the session, while bathing in deep 
water. in the vicinity of Lexington, he was suddenly seized with 
cramp and drowned before he could be rescued. The older 
brother attended the academic department of the university one 
year, after which he returned to his home and located on a farm 
near Taylorsville, where he has since resided. 

D. C. Coy first matriculated at Bridgewater in the fall of 
1890. He received a diploma of graduation in the commer- 
cial department at the following commencement. After the 
absence of a year, he returned and took another year's work. 
Since leaving school he has devoted himself to agricultural 
pursuits, and is at present located on one of the fine farms 
of the Miami Valley. 

From nearly the same place was John W. Durnbaugh. 
Born near Zimmerman, O., November 25, 1871, he came to 

Bridgewater at the age of nine- 
teen, and completed the commer- 
cial course in the spring of '91. 
He returned the next fall and re- 
mained one term. Later he at- 
tended the Shenandoah Institute, 
Dayton, Va., about one session 
and received the degree of B. E. 
After farming one year he located 
in Dayton, O., in 1894, where he 
held a clerkship for four years. 
April 28, '96, he married Miss 
Mary A. Doll of Shenandoah Co., 
Va. Since '99 he has held the 
position of mailing clerk in the 
Post Office of Dayton, O. 

William M. Lyon of Union 
Bridge, Md., attended the College at two difirerent times, first 
during the session of '84-'5, and again in '90-'l. During the lat- 
ter session he completed the commercial course. He taught 
after this for several sessions, but later devoted himself to the 
Christian ministry. For a time he served the Brethren church 




John W. Durnbaugh. 



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in Washington, D. C. He at present resides at Sergeantsville, 
N. J., where he holds a pastoral charge. 

Edward H. Nusbaum was born near Linganore, Mjd. From 
the public schools of his native county he came to Bridgewater 
in the fall of '88, where he remained three sessions, and received 
a diploma of graduation in the commercial course. After leav- 
ing school he was salesman for a time in a dry-goods store, 
but has since returned to the farm where he devotes himself 
to tilling the soil and raising cattle. 

V. L. Hoover of Swoope, Augusta Co., entered school in 
the fall of '90 and chose his work in the commercial depart- 
ment. The following spring he was granted a diploma of grad- 
uation. He returned to the farm, of which he has always been 
fond, and to it has since devoted his attention. 

A sketch of Mrs. J. A. Garber will be found in Chapter X. 

Class of '92. 

In the spring of 1892 the College granted two diplomas of 
graduation in music. The fact that few graduations had been 
permitted does not imply that there was a lack of interest in 
music at the College. In fact the very reverse is true. The 
facilities for both vocal and instrumental music were ample 
and they were eagerly taken advantage of. The great ma- 
jority of matriculates in this department, however, took the 
subject solely as a means of culture and for the enjoyment it 
afforded, and with no idea of completing a course. At this 
time, however, Miss Minnie Bradburn and Mrs. Ella Wine Mil- 
ler had finished the work prescribed for graduation and re- 
ceived diplomas. Miss Bradburn had attended the Music De- 
partment of the College, with the exception of one year, since 
'86. Since graduation she has taught music with success. Her 
home is in Bridgewater where she is surrounded by a circle of 
friends to whom her skill as a performer is a constant source 
of pleasure. Miss Ella Wine had attended the College two 
sessions ('87-'9), taking chiefly music. After an absence* of two 
years she returned in the fall of '91 as Mrs. Prof. E. A. Miller, 
and during the ensuing session completed the music course. 
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164 BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 

accepted the presidency of Lordsburg College. Since 1899 they 
have resided in Los Angeles. 

Of t^ie six commercial graduates of this year, J. M. Gary 
and J. K. Mclntire were of Tennessee, Jos. A. D. Garber, L. 
S. Karicofe, and Lewis A. Snell of Virginia, and Emory W. 
Smith of Maryland. Mr. Gary was born near Keebler's X 
Roads in the " Big Bend " State, where he had obtained his pre- 
liminary education. He entered the Gollege in the fall of 1890, 
and remained two years. He prepared himself for a business 
career and after graduation engaged in a general merchan- 
dising business at Blue Field, W. Va. Mr. Mclntire's home 
was at Jonesboro, where he had attended the village school. 
In the fall of '89 he came to Bridgewater where he attended 
three sessions, finishing the commercial course the last year. 
After leaving Bridgewater he went to Galifornia and attend- 
ed Lordsburg Gollege for a time. 

Of the three Virginians, Mr. Garber passed his early life 
on a farm two miles south of Harrisonburg, on the Warm 
Springs pike. He entered the Gollege in the fall of '89 and re- 
mained one session. Li '91 he took up his work again in the 
commercial department and completed the course the follow- 
ing spring. After leaving Bridgewater he took a course in 
stenography and held a position as newspaper reporter in Wash- 
ington, D. G. For a number of years he has made his home 
in Philadelphia, where he finds his skill as a stenographer in 
constant demand. Mr. Karicofe is a native of Augusta county. 
After a two years' residence at the Gollege, he returned to his 
pleasant home near Stover, and has since devoted his atten- 
tion to stock raising and agriculture. He is one of those who 
enjoy the free and independent life of the farm, and certainly 
his splendidly stocked plantation with its every convenience 
leaves little to be desired. 

Lewis A. Snell of Dayton, Va., attended the Gollege during 
the session of '91-'2, completing the commercial course. After 
graduation he attended Oberlin Gollege, Ohio, two sessions 
and studied telegraphy. He then entered a telegraph office at 
Lorain, O., where he remained for about seven years. After 



THE CLASSKS. 165 

this he accepted a position as superiiiU'iKk'iil ot ihc K ]\. yards 
at the same phice. This position he still holds. 

Emory W. Smith was born at New Market, Md., January 
20, 1873. Later he lived at Woodberry, Baltimore, where his 
father, Elder John A. Smith, held the oversight of the German 
Baptist church. He attended Bridgewater College during the 
session of 't)l-'2, and completed the commercial course, at the 
age of nineteen. After returning to Baltimore he held a clerk- 
ship for several years in the main store of the Great Atlantic 
and Pacific Tea Co. He was then promoted to the position 
of manager of a branch store in the same city. This position 
he has since held. 

Class of '93. 

The session of '92 -'3 was the first under the present man- 
agement of the College. While it was not the policy of the 
new president to make radical departures from the customs 
that had hitherto prevailed, yet the requirements for gradua- 
tion were gradually made more rigid, with the result that the 
classes for several years were considerably smaller than they 
had previously been. It would be a mistake, however, to think 
that the requirements at any time had failed of a worthy stand- 
ard. Indeed, from the very beginning, the standard set by the 
institution was in accordance with lofty ideals. Din-ing the 
last decade the courses have been gradually developed and 
modernized until, it is believed, for thoroughness and adapta- 
tion to present day methods, they leave little to 1)e desired. 

During this session two finished the B. E. course and five 
the commercial. The former were Miss Emma L. Funk, of 
Bridgewater, and S. Aldine Shaver, of Troutville. Miss Funk 
had been a student at the College, with the exception of one 
year, since '87. She had chosen her work rather broadly, with 
a view to teaching. But alas, she had scarcely more than grad- 
uated when she changed her plans, became Mrs. Pence, and 
moved to Greenmount to live. Here she manages a pleasant 
country home at the head of Linville Creek, and finds her dis- 
tinctive work in beautifying and adorning home life. Mr. Sha- 
ver's residence at the College was a term of three years. Upon 



1 66 BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE, 

graduation he went to Jennings, Louisiana, where he engaged 
in rice farming for nearly ten years. He has recently returned 
to his native State and has engaged in teaching. In the spring 
of 1904- he was prominently mentioned in connection with the 
school superintendency of his native county. He has been a 
successful teacher and expects to devote himself to the public 
school interests of the State. 

Of the commercial graduates three were of West Virginia 
and two of Virginia. Of the latter, I. Timothy Good has been 
spoken of in Chapter X. J. R. McNair passed his early life 
in Augusta County. He spent two sessions at the College, 
completing his course in the spring of '93. On leaving school 
he accepted a clerkship in Staunton. Later he became a drug- 
gist in the same city. Since 1902 he has held a clerkship in 
New York City. E. A. Bean was born near Fabius, W. Va., 
where he attended the public schools. In the fall of '92 he 
entered the commercial department of the College. During 
his year's residence he completed the course and was gradu- 
ated. After leaving school he returned to his home and has 
since engaged in teaching. The home of S. E. Duncan is at 
Oak Hill, W. Va. He remained at the College three years 
and chose his work from several departments. Besides com- 
pleting the commercial course, he did academic work, and sup- 
plemented his studies throughout his residence with music. 
His training has since served him to good advantage. Besides 
teaching in the public schools, he has for a number of. years 
also conducted classes in both vocal and instrumental music. 
Walter W. Harloe, of High View, W. Va., completed the com- 
mercial course at the end of his first year, in the spring of 
'93. He returned the next session and took academic work. 
For a number of years following this he traveled in the inter- 
ests of a mercantile house of Winchester. In 1895 he mar- 
ried Miss Annie C. Cox, of Mt. Jackson, who had been an Art 
student at the College. Two years later she was taken "from 
him by the hand of death. In the fall of '01 Mr. Harloe en- 
tered the Medical Department of the University of Virginia, 
where he has maintained his splendid record as a student. Bar- 
ring accident he will receive the degree of M. D. in June, 1905. 



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167 



During his third year at the University he married Miss Effie 
Merritt, of Charlottesville. 

Class of '94. 

For several years the College had advertised a Teachers' 
Course, designed especially to prepare teachers for the public 
schools. In the spring of "94 diplomas of graduation in this 
course were granted to three candidates, Miss Fannie Craun, 
Joseph E. Brower, and Perry B. Fitzwater. All have since 
taught very successfully. The course prescribed two years' 
work and was restricted to the common school branches. It 
has since been discontinued. 

Miss Craun and Mr. Brower were of Augusta County, Va., 
and Mr. Fitzwater of Hardy County, W. Va. Born October 
25, 1874, Miss Craun attended the public schools until the age 
of seventeen. She then came to Bridgewater in the spring 

of '92, and returned the two 
following sessions, when she 
finished her course. The next 
two years she taught in her 
native county. In "95 she 
married Mr. H. C. Cofi'man, 
of Mt. Sidney. At this place 
they now reside, and their 
pleasant home is cheered by 
the sunny faces of two little 
girls. Waynesboro claims Mr. 
Brower as its protege. On a 
farm a short distance from 
this place he passed the first 
twenty years of his life. In 
1892 he came to Bridgewater 
and succeeded in finishing his 
course in two years. He has 
since carried out his original 
purpose by devoting himself 
to teaching. He has married since leaving school and has es- 
tablished himself a home near the place of his birth. Mr. Fitz- 




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BRJDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



water was born the 8th of September, 1871. He attended the 
pubHc schools a few months each year until the age of twenty- 
one, when he came to the College. The spring term of '92 and 
the two following sessions enabled him to complete the Teach- 
ers' Course in the spring of '94. The two following sessions 
he returned and took more advanced academic work. Leav- 
ing Bridgewater in '96 he went to Iowa, where he taught dur- 
ing the next three years. In this time he was elected to the 
ministry in the Brethren church. He has since studied one 
year in the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, and two years in 
the Xenia Theological Seminary, Xenia, Ohio. Since 1901 he 
has been pastor of the Brethren church in Sidney, Ohio, where 
his work has been very sLiccessful. In addition to his regu- 
lar charge he has for several years engaged extensively in evan- 
gelistic work. He will soon locate at Royersford, Pa. 

In the class of this year were two Bachelors of English, 
Miss Nettie D. Ecker, of Linwood, Md., and John W. Wright, 
of New Hope, Va. Each had attended the College three ses- 
sions. After graduation Miss Ecker taught several ' years in 
her home State, while Mr. Wright retired to his father's farm. 
A few years later he brought his fair classmate to Virginia to 

preside over his household. They 
live happily at a beautiful coun- 
try place near New Hope, and oc- 
casionally revisit the scenes of 
their academic struggles and pay 
their respects to their alma mater. 
Of the commercial graduates, 
George W. Flory is the patriarch. 
He first entered the College in 
1883, at the age of thirteen, and 
remained with intermissions till 
'98, having spent in all some eight 
sessions within college walls. 
After leaving school, to use his 
own words, he " married the best 
woman in the world and went to 
George w. Flory. farming." The object of this en- 






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169 



comium was Miss Abbie McKinney, of Hood's Mill, Md., whom 
he met at the College as a student. They located in Prince 
William County, where, since 1900, they have resided. In ad- 
dition to managing- his farm, Mr. Flory is superintendent of 
the Prince William Mutual Telephone Co., and also of the 
Farmer's Mutual Telephone Company, of Carroll County, Md. 
Having been elected to the Gospel ministry within the last 
year, Mr. Flory has returned to his Alma Mater for further study. 

Completing the same course 
was John C. McKinney, of Hood's 
Mill, Md. After a two years' res- 
idence at Bridgewater he settled 
on a splendid farm at his old 
home, where he has since lived. 
Hither he brought a few years 
later one of Virginia's fair daugh- 
ters to cheer his fireside. This 
was Miss Annie C. Myers, a stu- 
dent also during his college days. 
Their home is a pleasant one, and 
they delight to entertain their 
friends of the Old Dominion. 

George W. Miller is also a 
native of Maryland. He was 
reared near Linganore, where he received his early schooling. 
In the fall of '92 he entered the College and remained two years, 
at the end of the second receiving a diploma of graduation in 
the commercial course. On leaving school he accepted a posi- 
tion as salesman at Keyser, W. Va. Recently he was appoint- 
ed teller in a bank of the same city, a position which he now 
holds. 

J. Samuel Roller was born in Rockingham County in 1872. 
Besides the country schools, he attended the Tenth Legion 
Graded School several sessions. At the age of eighteen he be- 
gan teaching and taught four consecutive sessions. During the 
winter of '93-'4 he attended the College two terms " and com- 
pleted the commercial course. The following February he mar- 
ried Miss Fannie PI. Zigler, of Mayland. In August of the 




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170 BRIDGEVVATER COLLEGE. 

following year he was elected to the deacon's office in the Breth- 
ren church, and two years later was called to the ministry. He 
lives on the homestead of his grandfather, Samuel Roller, Sr., 
a few miles north of Tenth Legion. 

Class of '95. 

Up to the session of '94-'5 the College had not granted 
diplomas in stenography. Classes in shorthand had been or- 
ganized several times before this, but the demand for the work 
had not been very urgent, and because the teacher's time was 
fully occupied with other subjects, he had usually succeeded 
in persuading those who asked for it to take something else 
instead. The demand had steadily grown, however, so that 
a course in stenography had to be made a part of the work 
regularly offered. In the spring of '95 diplomas of gradua- 
tion in shorthand and typewriting were granted to two young 
men, Otho L. Click and Marion M. Dixon, and since this the 
work has been regularly taught. 

Mr. Click is a native of Augusta County, and was born 
April 13, 1878. At the age of fourteen he entered the College 
and received a diploma in stenography three years later. The 
following year he returned and completed the commercial 
course. After leaving school he held a clerkship in Harrison- 
burg for a time. In 1901 he moved with his family to N. 
Dak., and in the following spring continued his way westward 
to Spokane, Washington. Here he engaged in an insurance 
business for about a year, and is now doing general farming 
in connection with raising poultry and growing fruit. 

Mr. Dixon first entered the College in the session of '83-'4. 
In '91 he returned and remained four years, taking general 
academic work and completing the course in shorthand and 
typewriting. For several years after quitting school he held 
a clerkship in Bridgewater, and later became a member of the 
firm of Jones & Dixon, general merchants. The firm has since 
changed, but Mr. Dixon continued a member of it until re- 
cently, when he transferred his interest to the Farmers' Mill- 
ing Co., of Bridgewater. His wife was Miss Fannie Bradburn, 
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William J. Gochenour, of Maurertown, Va., came to Bridge- 
water in the fall of '9i, when he was sixteen years of age. He 

completed the commercial course 
during the year and did not re- 
turn. Since leaving school he has 
devoted himself steadily to busi- 
ness. He is the junior member of 
the firm of J. J. Gochenour and 
Son, artesian well drillers, gen- 
eral water supply contractors, etc., 
of Maurertown, Va. Since 1901 
he has traveled extensively as a 
prospector for minerals and oils. 

The date of Samuel D. Zig- 
ler's birth is May 25, 1873. Until 
twenty-one years of age he lived 
near Mayland and attended the 
Newtown Graded School. In the 
fall of '9-1: he entered the College 
and completed the commercial course. He taught the next two 
sessions, attending summer normals in the meantime. In the 
fall of '97 he returned to the College and finished the Normal 
English course two years later. The two following years he 
taught in the Maryland Collegiate Institute, Union Bridge, Md., 
and during this time was married to Miss Lizzie Myers, of 
Dale Enterprise, Va. Returning to Virginia in 1901, he spent 
the next two years farming. During the winter of 190o-'-l he 
taught as Principal of the Newtown Graded School, near which 
place he now lives. He is a minister in the Brethren church. 




William J. Gochenour. 



Class of '96. 

Miss Cora A. Driver, of the class of '9G, spent three con- 
secutive sessions at the College, '93-"6, graduating with the 
degree of B. E. Her home is near Timberville, where she had 
attended the High School several sessions previously. Since 
leaving school she has taught several years with excellent suc- 
cess. For a few 3'ears she was clerk in D. S. Wampler's dry 
goods store in Timberville. She has also conducted the post 



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Cora A. Driver. 



office of her home town for sev- 
eral years. The session of 1903-'4 
she spent again at the College, 
choosing her work chiefly in the 
department of music. 

Miss Sallie K. Smucker was 
also of Timberville, and like Miss 
Driver had been prepared for Col- 
lege in the Timberville High 
School. She entered College in 
the fall of '94 at the age of eight- 
een and completed the English 
course in two years. After spend- 
ing one year at home, following 
her graduation, she was married 
to Mr. David C. Kiser in 1897, and 
moved to a beautiful farm near Bridgewater. At this pleasant 
home, which overlooks Bridgewater, the College, and North 
River, she delights to entertain her friends and classmates of 
■former days. 

Of the same class, and also completing the English course 
and receiving the B. E. degree, was Charles E. Trout, of Goode, 
Bedford Co., Va. He taught several years after leaving school, 
and later accepted a clerkship in Frederick City, Md. This 
was afterwards given up for a similar position in Roanoke, Va., 
which he still holds. 

William E. Driver was born near Broadway, Virginia, the 
20th of August, 1875. While yet a mere boy his father moved 
to Augusta County, where William was brought up. He at- 
tended the public schools until his twentieth year, when he 
came to Bridgewater. He took the commercial course, and 
shortly after graduation accepted a position as salesman and 
bookkeeper at Weyers Cave, which he held for several years. 
After leaving the store he married and settled on a farm near 
Mt. Sidney, Va., where he has since resided. 

Charles H. Gaither attended the College two sessions, '95-'7. 
During the first year he finished the commercial course and 
received a diploma. The second year he chose his work from 



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among the academic branches. He accepted a clerkship in 
Baltimore soon after leaving school and has since resided in 
that city. 

Charles A. Hogshead also remained in school two years 
and completed the commercial course. He has always been 
devoted to the farm and returned to it after his school career. 
He has a very desirable home near Sangerville, and he drives 
one of the finest teams that come to Bridgewater. 

David S. Kagey, of Dayton, Va., entered the Commercial 
department of the College in the fall of '95 and finished the 
course during the session. He then undertook an extensive 
trip through the western United States, which occupied more 
than a year. Returning to his pleasant home, he engaged in 
farming for several years. During the session of '98-'9 he en- 
tered school again, taking especially shorthand and typewrit- 
ing. He has since engaged in farming at his home near Day- 
ton. 

Edward G. Wine was eighteen years of age when he en- 
tered the Commercial department in the fall of '94. He re- 
turned part of the next session for the purpose of completing 
his course, which he did. The two following years he taught 
in his native county, and meanwhile prepared for the civil serv- 
ice examination. Having passed the examination, he received 
in '99 an appointment to a clerkship in the navy yard at Nor- 
folk. This position he has since held. In the summer of 1900 
he was married to Miss Lulu F. Eye, of Ottobine, Va. 

John M. Wright also entered school in the fall of '94. Aft- 
er two years of residence he completed the commercial course 
besides several electives. He then returned to his father's farm 
and engaged in agricultural pursuits for several years. Later 
he opened a general tinning and slating business in Bridgewa- 
ter, which he has since conducted with success. His wife was 
Miss Mary F. Cline, of Knightly, Va., who was formerly also 
a student of the College. 

Class of '97. 

Charles C. Brunner belongs to both this and the previous 
class. He was born near Frederick, Md., October 4th, 1S77. 



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Charles C. Brunner. 



After finishing the common school 
course he took a three years' 
High School course in Frederick 
City. He entered Bridgewater 
College in September, 1895, and 
completed the commercial course, 
besides several elective subjects 
during the year. Returning the 
following session, he completed 
the English course and received 
the B. E. degree. He then ac- 
cepted a position as bookkeeper in 
Baltimore, which he held for 
about five years. Recently he has 
gone to the Philippine Islands in 
the employment of the United 
States government and is located at Manila. 

Aldine B. Coffman, of New Hope, Augusta Co., came to 
Bridgewater in the fall of '95 for the purpose of studying mu- 
sic. After two years' residence he completed the Music Teach- 
ers' course in the spring of '97. He afterwards taught music 
for a while, but gave it up to accept a clerkship in Newport 
News. For the last several years he has been engaged as a 
mechanic in the service of a large constructive company of the 
same city. 

Jacob D. Shaver, of Friedens, Va., first entered the Music 
department during the session of '93-'4. He returned the fol- 
lowing year, and again for the session of '96-'7, when he com- 
pleted the course along with Mr. Coffman. Mr. Shaver has 
followed the teaching of music ever since. Some three years 
after graduation he married Miss Agnes Miller, of Moore's 
Store, and soon after moved to Shenandoah County to live. 
But he has not deserted his profession. The sphere of his ac- 
tivity is confined chiefly to Shenandoah and Rockingham Coun- 
ties. 

Of William B. Baker the writer of these lines has not been 
able to keep close trace. He spent the session of '96-'7 at 
Bridgewater, during which he completed the commercial course 



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and did considerable other work, making an excellent record 
as a student. Later he was employed in AVashington, D. C, 
where he held a position with a manufacturing company. He 
has since worked as a mechanic at !\Ianassas, Virginia. 

Robert L. Riley's inclinations have always run in the line 
of agricultural pursuits and the raising of fine stock. He first 
entered Bridgewater for the session of '94-'5. Remaining out 
one year, he returned for the session of '96-'7, w'hen he fin- 
ished the commercial course. Since leaving school he has 
steadily devoted himself to farming and stock-growing near 
Lisbon, Va. 

Joseph C. Snell's career has been crowded with activity. 
With a fair public school education, he entered the College in 
September, '95. He remained two sessions, completing the com- 
mercial course the second year, at the age of nineteen. He 
soon secured a position as salesman for the Capitol Mill and 
Grain Elevators of AA'ashington, D. C, which he held one year. 
He gave this up to accept the position of bookkeeper for the 
Sipe & Ares' Company of Bridgew^ater. In this position he re- 
mained for three years. Resigning it in the fall of 1901, he 
went to California, wdiere he accepted the position of cashier 
in the Eating House and Dining Car Department of the Santa 
Fe R. R. Company. He is located at Barstow^ Cal. 

E. Bryan Templeman is a native of Baltimore, i\Id. He 
entered the College in the fall of '9(5 and received a diploma 
of graduation in the commercial course the following spring. 
The next year he returned, choosing his tickets from among 
the academic groups. After quitting school he accepted a clerk- 
ship in the law office of Roller & Martz, Harrisonburg. This 
he held until 1902, when he resigned it to study law at the 
University of Virginia. At the University he made an envi- 
able reputation as a student, and graduated with the degree 
of B. L. in June, 1904. He has located in West Virginia for 
the practice of his profession. 

Class of '98. 

The class of '98 was the smallest the College has ever grad- 
uated. Only two diplomas were awarded this year, both con- 



176 ERIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

ferring the degree of B. E. The recipients of this distinction 
were Miss Emma Rothgeb and Miss Efifie V. Showalter. There 
were several reasons why the class was no larger. One was, 
that more students were crowding into the longer B. A. course, 
and another was, that the requirements in all the courses had 
been gradually raised from year to year until the standard was 
perceptibly affecting the size of the classes. _ More students 
were in attendance each session, and that the quality of the 
work done at this time was of a high order is shown by the 
fact that the following year the College conferred nine degrees, 
four young men receiving the degree of B. A. and three young 
men and two ladies the degree of B. E. 

Miss Emma Rothgeb is a native of Page County. She 
was born and reared on a farm some five miles from Luray. 
Besides the public schools of her neighborhood, she attended 
the High School at Timberville several sessions. She was al- 
so a student of the Female Institute in Luray. In the fall of 
'94 she entered the College for a four years' residence. After 
graduation she devoted herself to teaching for several years, 
two of which she was principal of a graded school. In the fall 
of 1902 she started upon an extended trip through the west- 
ern States of the Union. She attended McPherson College, 
Kans., for a time, taking stenographic and Bible work. She 
has since traveled through the National Park of Wyoming and 
seen the Pacific ocean. At present she is holding a clerkship 
in Spokane, Wash. 

Miss Effie V. Showalter passed the first eighteen years of 
her life on a farm near Scottsford. After finishing the public 
school course she attended the 'West Central Academy at Mt. 
Clinton, Va., one session, after which she came to Bridgewater 
in September, '96. She completed the work prescribed for the 
B. E. degree in two years, and was graduated. After this she 
taught several sessions and was engaged in mission work in 
Baltimore for a short time. During the winter of 1901-'2 she 
attended the Bible Institute at the College. At the Annual 
Conference of the Brethren church in the spring of '03, she 
with nine others Avas appointed a missionar)^ to India. In the 



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autumn of the same year she was married to Rev. I. S. Long, 
who was appointed at the same time, and in October follow- 
ing they set sail for their new field of labor, at Anklesvar. Her 
photograph, with that of her husband, will be found in Chap- 
ter IV. 

Class of '99. 

The class of '99 captured more degrees than the College 
has conferred in any other one year. Of the seven male mem- 
bers of the class, six have become ministers of the Gospel, and 
all have engaged in some form of educational or evangelistic 
work. 

The class roll is as follows : 

B. A. ' B. E. 

Justus H. Cline William K. Conner 

David W. Crist Jacob A. Garber 

Isaac S. Long Sallie Y. Garber 

John W. Wayland Ottie F. Showalter 

Samuel D. Zigler 

Mr. Long was born two miles south of Port Republic, May 
13th, 1875. He attended the public schools until his eighteenth 
year, after which he attended the Academy at the neighboring 
village for three sessions. In the fall of "95 he matriculated at 
the College as a freshman, and graduated with the degree of 
B. A. at the end of four years. Following his graduation, he 
attended the Lhiiversity of Virginia one session. He then ac- 
cepted a position to teach in the Maryland Collegiate Institute 
at Union Bridge, where he remained two sessions. Later he 
attended the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, one semester. 
Having been appointed a missionary to India in the spring of 
1903, he spent the summer following in evangelistic work, with 
good success. On the eve of his departure from America, in 
October, he married INIiss Effie V. Showalter, who accompanied 
him as his companion in life and in work to his new field. 
They are located at Anklesvar, Bombay Presidency, India. 




J. H. Cline J. W. Wayland D. W. Crist I. S. Long 

CLASS OF "99 — BACHELORS OF ARTS. 




W. K. Conner Ottie Showalter 

Sallie Garber J. A. Garber S. D. Zigler 

CLASS OF '99 — BACHELORS OF ENGLISH. 



TlTl!: CLASSliS. 



1/9 



Sallie \ . Ciarber lived near Timbervillc, Avherc, in addition 
to tlic district school, she had access to the Timberville Graded 
School, which she attended several sessions. Her teacher here 
was Eld. Daniel Hays. In the fall of '97 she entered the Col- 
lege and succeeded in finishing 
the English course in two ses- 
sions. After leaving school she 
taught until the spring of 1903. 
In the fall of this year she became 
.\irs. l)e\\'itt Myers, and went to 
Greenmount to live. Here she 
presides over a pleasant home, 
which she finds more congenial 
than wielding the birch. 

Miss Ottie F. Showalter is al- 
so a native of Rockingham Coun- 
ty. August 20th, 1879, is the date 
of her birth ; the neighborhood of 
Scottsford the scene of her early- 
life. From the public schools she 
went to the West Central Acad- 
which she 
In the fall 




SaUie Garber Myers. 



emy one term, after 
taught two sessions, 
of '97 she entered Bridgewater 
College and completed the Eng- 
lish course in two years. Since 
graduation she has taught each 
year, spending the vacations at her 
pleasant home. On August 10, 
1904, she was married to Prof. 
John C. Myers, and returned to 
Bridgewater as a member of the 
College family. 

For sketches of J. H. Cline, 
D. W. Crist, J. W. Wayland, W. 
K. Conner, and J. A. Garber see 
Chapter X. For sketch of S. D. 
Zigler see Class of '95. 




ottie Showalter Myers. 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



Class of 1900. 

In the spring of 1900 six degrees were conferred, B. A. up- 
on John C. jMyers, and B. E. upon three ladies and two gen- 
tlemen who will be named in turn. 

One of the former was Miss Nora R. Andes, of Pleasant 
Valley. From the public schools she entered the College in 
the fall of '96, and remained two years. Returning for the 
session of '99-'00 she completed the English course and Avas 
granted the B. E. degree. Since graduation she has taught 
very successfully in the public schools of Rockingham Coun- 
ty. She lives in Bridgewater and occasionally takes part in 
the public exercises of the College. 

Miss Sadie \'. Davies was also of the same class. She 
was born and reared on a splendid farm on Mossy Creek in 
Rockingham County. Her elementary training was received 
at home under a governess. During the session of '93-'4 she 
first attended the College, choosing her work in the Academic 

department. In the fall of '97 
she returned and remained three 
sessions, graduating in the spring 
of 1900 with the degree of B. E. 
She has since taught in Rocking- 
ham and Augusta Counties with 
great success. 

Until the age of sixteen, Da- 
vid T. Gochenour attended the 
public schools. Then, in Septem- 
ber, '97, he entered the College for 
a four years' residence. At the 
end of the third session he com- 
pleted the English course, but re- 
turned the following year and 
took a course in shorthand and 
typewriting. After leaving Col- 
lege he accepted a position as stenographer in the office of the 
Southern R. R. Co., in Washington, D. C. Later, in 1902, he 
received a government appointment at Newport News, but soon 
resigned it to accept his former position with the Southern 




David T. Gochenour. 



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i8i 



R. R. Company, which he still holds. In the fall of '03 he 
was married to Miss Bean, of Washington. 

The beautiful Long ^Meadows have always been the home 
of Miss Bertha Spitzer. In easy reach of the Newtown Graded 
School, she had superior educational facilities from childhood. 
That she improved them is shown by the fact that she was 
able to complete the English course at the College in two years. 
Since graduation in 1900 she has taught in the public schools 
of Rockingham County, having held the principalship of sev- 
eral graded schools. 

Charles C. Wright is the most juvenile of the alumni. Aft- 
er attending a private school three 
years he entered the College in 
the fall of '94, a few months be- 
fore he was eleven years of age. 
He attended during the six suc- 
ceeding sessions and graduated 
with the degree of B. E. at the 
age of sixteen. The next two 
3^ears he spent on his father's 
farm, but returned during the ses- 
sion of 1902-'3 and completed the 
two A-ears' commercial course. 
He has again retired to the farm, 
where he divides his time between 
manual labor and intellectual 
pleasure. 

Andrew B. McKinney is a 
Marylander, having been born near Morgans, June 17th, 1881. 
Later he attended the public schools at Hood's Mill for a num- 
ber of years. In the fall of '97 he came to Bridgewater and 
remained three years, completing the commercial course in 
1900. After leaving school he tried his hand for a short time 
at canvassing, working in a flour mill and roofing, succes- 
sively, but for the last several years he has held the position 
of lineman with the Prince William Mutual Telephone Com- 
pany. He resides at his old home at Morgans, Md, 
For sketch of John C. flyers see Chapter X. 




Charles C. Wright. 



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BRIDGEVVATER COLLEGE. 




Andrew B. McKinney. 



Class of '01. 

The graduates of 1901 repre- 
sented six different courses : the 
Classical, leading to the B. A. de- 
gree; the English, leading to the 
B. E. degree; Belles-Lettres ; Mu- 
sic ; Commercial ; Stenography. 
Two B. A. degrees were con- 
ferred, upon John D. Miller and 
Weldon T. Myers, respectively, 
for sketches of whom see Chapter 
X. Sketches of Misses Flora 
Good and Ella Henton will be 
found in the same chapter. 

Lewis C. Sanger received the 
B. E. degree. He was born on a 
farm near Sangerville, where he lived until he was grown up. 
In the fall of '95 he entered the College, where he remained 
six years. During his residence he completed two courses of 
study, the commercial in the spring of 1900, and the English 
course a year later. On leaving school he accepted a position 
as salesman in the Sipe & Arey Co.'s department store in Bridge- 
water, which he has since held. Throughout his college career 
Mr. Sanger took an active part in athletics, and played in both 
the baseball and football teams. 

Miss Edna Miller completed the Belles-Lettres course. She 
had attended the public schools several sessions, when she en- 
tered the preparatory department of the College in '94 at the 
age of twelve. She remained, with intermissions, until the 
spring of 1901, and chose her work largely from the depart- 
ments of Music and Art. Home duties occupied her time aft- 
er graduation for several years. In the fall of '03, however, 
she secured a school and has decided to devote herself to teach- 
ing. 

Benjamin F. Wampler also took the course in Belles-Let- 
tres. He was born near Harrisonburg, September 21th, 1875. 
Before coming to Bridgewater he had attended three graded 
schools and thought to become a teacher. During his first four 



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183 




Benjamin F. Wampler. 



years at the College, howevei', 
'97-'01, his talent for music de- 
clared itself, and he turned his at- 
tention to its cultivation. After 
leaving school he taught music 
for a year in the Valley of Vir- 
ginia. During the session of 
1902-'3 he had charge of the Music 
Department of Manchester Col- 
lege, Indiana, which position he 
resigned in order to complete his 
course in music at Bridgewater 
College. This he did in the 
spring of 1904. 

J. William Harpine, of Ham- 
burg, Va., received his early train- 



ing in the public schools of Shen- 
andoah County. When he en- 
tered Bridgewater, January 1st, 
'98, he was in his seventeenth 
year. He remained at the Col- 
lege three and a half sessions and 
completed two courses, the com- 
mercial in the spring of 1900 and 
stenography a year later. For 
eighteen months after leaving 
school he held the position of 
bookkeeper for the Sipe & Arey 
Co. of Bridgewater. In the 
summer of 1902 he resigned this 
position to take charge of a farm 
in Shenandoah Co., left him by 
his father. Here he has since 

resided. In the fall of 1903 he was elected commissioner of the 
revenue for his district. 

J. Dorilas Hinegardner, of Lost City, W. Va., completed 
the commercial course during his first year, in the spring of 
1901. He had been prepared in the public schools of his native 




J. William Harpine. 



184 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

State, and had acquired the habit of close application to his 
books. He returned the year following his graduation and as- 
sisted in the Commercial department besides carrying several 
academic tickets. In the spring of 1902 he accepted a position 
as bookkeeper at Nuttalsburg, W. Va., which he has since held. 

Mrs. Carrie Rodeffer Hopkins had been a teacher before 
coming to Bridgewater. Her early life was spent on a farm 
near Greenmount, where she was born, March 29, 1876. Her 
public school training was supplemented by a two years' course 
at the West Central Academy at Mt. Clinton, Va. She en- 
tered the College in December, 1900, and completed the com- 
mercial course the following June. The next year she returned 
and took a course in stenography. Since June, 1902, she has 
held a position as bookkeeper and stenographer with Sayre 
Bros., Iron and Brass Founders, Newport News, Va. 

Gordie B. Huffman began work at the College in 1899. 
His previous training had been received at the public schools 
near his home at Milnesville. He attended the College three 
sessions, but completed the commercial course at the end of 
the second, in the spring of 1901. During the third year he 
chose his studies from among the academic branches. In 1902 
he returned to the farm, where he has since devoted himself 
to tilling the soil and growing stock. 

Samuel C. Miller came to Bridgewater for the purpose of 
taking the commercial course so as to fit himself for the prac- 
tical life of a farmer. He was born in 1880 near Mt. Sidney, 
and was brought up on the farm, attending the public schools 
from his sixth year to the age of twenty. After completing 
his course in the spring of 1901, he rented his father's excel- 
lent farm on Middle River and entered upon his chosen voca- 
tion, that of an independent tiller of the soil. 

Jonas D. Showalter took up work in the Commercial de- 
partment in the fall of 1900, at the age of twenty-one. His 
previous training had consisted of the free school course and 
one year at Oak Hill Academy, McGaheysville. By diligent 
application he finished the course in June, '01, and received a 
diploma. He then entered the law office of Gen. John E. 
Roller, of Harrisonburg. Later he accepted a position as book- 



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18:; 




Jonas D. Showalter. 



keeper with P. S. Thomas & Co., 
of the same place. In 1903 he re- 
ceived an appointment as book- 
keeper at the United States Navy 
Yard at Norfolk, which he still 
holds. 

Class of '02. 

In June, 1902, twenty-two 
diplomas were granted to twenty 
graduates, six of whom received 
degrees. John S. Flory, having 
previously done the work re- 
quired for the B. A. degree except 
the thesis, at this time complied 
with this requirement also and 
was awarded his B. A. degree. 
For further remarks see Chapter X. The degree of B. E. was 
conferred upon four young men and one young lady. The oth- 
er departments represented were Music, Bible, Commercial, and 
Stenography. 

Frank C. Kaetzel received the B. E. degree. He had en- 
tered the College in the fall of '99, w4ien nineteen years of 
age. He is a native of Maryland, and had attended the Rohr- 
ersville High School two sessions and graduated. After com- 
pleting the English course at the College in 1902, he returned 
the following session and took a course in shorthand. Shortly 
after leaving school he accepted a position as stenographer and 
bookkeeper with the Osceola Silicia and Fire Brick Co., Osce- 
ola Mills, Pa. While in College he took an active interest in 
athletics, and was the distinguished twirler of the famous base- 
ball team of 1902-'3 that won nine out of the ten intercolle- 
giate games played that season. 

Ernest W. Miller was twenty-one when he entered the 
College in September, 1900. He had lived all his life on a farm 
near Goods Mill, had attended the public school, and during 
the last two years had studied at the Oak Hill Academy, Mc- 
Gaheysville. He was able to complete the English course in 
two vears. In the fall after graduation he entered the Dental 



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UKIDGKWATER COLLE(;i-:. 




Lottie L. Miller. 



Department of the Universit}'' of Maryland, Baltimore, as a can- 
didate for the degree of D. D. S. He has made an excellent, 

record at the University, and his 
success seems already assured. 

Miss Lottie L. Miller has 
lived all her life in sight of the 
College, and for several years has 
been prominent at various college 
functions. She was admitted to 
college classes in '97, at the age 
of twelve, having previously at- 
tended the preparatory depart- 
ment for several sessions. She 
graduated in the spring of 1902 
with the degree of B. E. After 
graduation she passed a year re- 
cuperating at her pleasant home 
on North River, but in the fall of 
1903 she entered College again 
for the purpose of completing a course in music. 

Harry M. Strickler was born 
at Timberville in 1881, but has 
passed the greater part of his life 
near Tenth Legion. Before com- 
ing to the College he attended the 
West Central Academy one year, 
where he stood second in his class 
of about twenty-five. After a 
three years' residence at Bridge- 
water, he graduated in the spring 
of 1902 with the degree of B. 
E. Not satisfied with pres- 
ent attainments, he has continued 
in College and is now a candidate 
for the B. A. degree. Mr. Strick- 
ler is also prominent in the ath- 
letics of the College, and has been 
Assistant Business Manager of the Philomathean Monthly. 




Harry M. Strickler. 



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187 



Jacob S. Ziglcr hesitated some time before he decided to 

take a course in College. Now no 
one appreciates his diploma more 
than he, because he feels that he 
decided wisely. His home is in 
Augusta County, where he was 
born in 1873. He entered the Col- 
lege in '97 and took two years' 
work. Then, after teaching two 
sessions, he returned and com- 
pleted the B. E. course in the 
spring of 1902. He has since 
taught, spending- his vacations on 
the farm or in teaching music 
classes in Virginia or West Vir- 
ginia. In the summer of 1903 he 
married Miss Leila Sanger, of Fay- 
ette County, W. Va. 




Jacob S. Zigler. 



Alonzo D. Lough, of Ft. 
Seybert, W. Va., completed the 
Music Teachers' course. He 
entered the College in '99, at 
the age of 19, and soon devel- 
oped marked talent for music 
and became an accomplished 
performer. Since returning to 
his home he has devoted him- 
self to teaching instrumental 
music and takes an active in- 
terest in church and Sunday- 
school work. He is Sunday- 
school superintendent and 
teacher, church organist, and 
president of the Epworth 
League, and has been instru- 
mental in organizing and conducting a literary society. The 
inspiration for this work he attributes to the training he re- 
ceived at Bridgevvater College. 




Alonzo D. Lough. 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 




E!dward D. Naff. 



Mr. Lough's colleague in the Department of Music was 
Edward D. Naff, of Franklin County, Virginia. Mr. Naff had 

entered the College in the fall of 
'99, when he was nineteen years 
of age. After attending one ses- 
sion he returned and completed 
his course in the spring of 1902. 
Soon after he accepted a call to 
the Maryland Collegiate Institute, 
at Union Bridge, Md., as Director 
of Music. This position he has 
since held, and his work has met 
with great favor. 

At the same time two diplo- 
mas were granted in the Bible De- 
partment. Hitherto Bible Insti- 
tutes had been held, and regular 
classes in Bible work had been 
conducted for a number of years ; 
but not until now had courses of instruction been completed 
which were deemed of sufffcient strength to merit a diploma. 
The first graduates in this department were Sidney L. Bow- 
man and N. Walter Coffman. The course has met with favor 
and will doubtless be more largely attended in the future. 

Mr. Bowman passed the first twenty years of his life on 
a farm near Broadway. Besides the public schools he attend- 
ed the Broadway Graded School five sessions, then in 1888 
went to Bridgewater College where he remained two terms. 
AVhile at College he became a Christian and was baptized along 
with a number of others February 6th, 1889. Later he was 
called to the ministry, and in the fall of 1900 he entered the 
Bible Department of the College for the purpose of preparing 
himself more fully for his high calling. He completed the two 
years' course and was graduated. He has since resided on his 
splendid farm on Linville Creek, which he manages in addi- 
tion to his ministerial duties. In the spring of 1904: he was 
elected on the Board of Trustees of the College. His wife was 
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189 



Mr. Coftman was born near Weyer's Cave in June, 18T6, 
but has lived for a number of years near Barren Ridge, Augusta 
Co. His preliminary education was received in the public 
schools, and he had taught several sessions before entering 
the Bible Department of the College in the fall of '99. After 
a two years' residence he secured a school and taught during 
the winter of 1901-'2, but returned for the spring term in time 
to complete his course in the following June. Since leaving 
school he has taught during the winters and has devoted the 
rest of his time to pastoral and evangelistic work. In March, 
1904, he married Miss Cox, of his native county. The}^ will 
reside at Barren Ridge. 

Abram S. Early took his work in the Commercial depart- 
ment. He was born at Spring Hill, Augusta County, in 1881, 
but was brought up in Rockingham. Until the age of eighteen 
he attended the public schools, after Avhich he spent one term 
at the Rockingham Military Institute, at Mt. Crawford. In 
the fall of 1901 he entered the College, and in June, 1902, com- 
pleted iDOth the commercial and the shorthand courses. On 
graduation he accepted a position as stenographer in the law 
ofifice of Roller & Martz in Harrisonburg, which he has since 
held. 

Three weeks later than ■Mr. 
Early, April 15, 1881, John D. 
Garber first looked upon the world 
at the head of Linville Creek, near 
Greenmount. He attended the 
graded school near his home until 
eighteen years of age, when he en- 
tered the College in the spring of 
'99. With the exception of one 
term, he remained until June, 1903. 
In the spring previous to this, 
however, he completed the com- 
mercial course. During the win- 
ter of 1903-'4 he taught, and in the 
spring after closing his school he 
John D. Garber. was married to Miss Nina Thorn- 




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Otho D. Garber. 



as, of the class of '03. They have taken up their residence in 
Harrisonburg', where Mr. Garber is engaged in business. 

Otho D. Garber was born on 
the anniversary of Washington's 
birthday, in 1879. He mentions 
Harmony as the place where he 
obtained his preliminary educa- 
tion. In 1898 he came to the Col- 
lege and took a year's academic 
work. The next year he entered 
the Commercial department. 
Omitting the session of 1900-'l, he 
returned the year following and 
completed his course in the spring 
of 1902. He returned to his fa- 
ther's excellent farm on Cook's 
Creek, where he has since devoted 
himself to agricultural pursuits. 

Edgar A. Leatherman, of Old 
Fields, W. Va., attended the College five sessions, 1899-'0-l:. He 
chose his work in several departments, and in the spring of 
1902 completed the commercial course. The last two sessions 
he devoted to the course leading to the B. E. degree. During- 
his residence at Bridgewater, Mr. Leatherman was prominent 
in the athletics of the College, having played on both the base- 
ball and the football teams of several sessions. He was alsa 
captain of the famous football eleven of 1903-'-!. 

Miss Angella Marshall had attended the public schools sev- 
eral sessions, when she came to the preparatory department 
of the College in 1894. After a few years she was admitted to 
the college classes, where she chose her work in several de- 
partments, but completed the commercial course in the springy 
of 1902, at the age of seventeen. For some time after gradua- 
tion she assisted in keeping the books at the Proctor ^lill. of 
which her brother was proprietor, but has since given it up ow- 
ing to the multiplicity of home duties. While in school Miss 
Marshall took an active interest in the work of the literary so- 
cieties and has appeared on various public occasions since. 



THE CLASSES. IQI 

Homer W. Long has lived nearly his whole life on a farm 
near iMeyerhoeffer's Store, where he was born and where he 
attended the public school. During- his two years' stay at 
Bridgewater he devoted himself chiefly to the work of the Com- 
mercial department. Entering in the fall of 1901, he completed 
the commercial course the first year. The next session he re- 
turned and took a course in shorthand. Since leaving school 
he has devoted himself to the practical work of the farm. 

Hensell E. Pence was brought up on a large farm near 
Mt. Crawford, and attended the public school in the neighbor- 
ing village. In the fall of 1900 he came to the College and 
chose his work in the Commercial department. Pursuing both 
the commercial and shorthand courses at the same time, he 
completed both in two years. On leaving school he entered 
the law office of Gen. John E. Roller, of Harrisonburg, where 
his skill and diligence received deserved reward by repeated 
increases in salary. At present he is with the law firm of Sipe 
& Harris, where his ability is justly recognized and appreci- 
ated. 

Miss Atha M. Spitzer's home is in the Long [Meadows, a 
mile southeast of Mayland. Prior to her coming to Bridgewater 
she had attended the Newtown Graded School for several years. 
After the session of '98-'9 spent at the College in academic 
work, she taught a year. Returning in the fall of 1900, she 
chose her work chiefly in the Commercial department, receiv- 
ing a diploma of graduation in the spring of 1902. Since leav- 
ing school she has devoted herself to teaching. During her res- 
idence at Bridgewater she was an officer of the [Missionary So- 
ciety and a member of the volunteer mission 1)and of the Col- 
lege. 

Class of '03. 

At the cud of the session 1902-'3 the degree of B. E. was 
conferred upon three young ladies. Kizzie Hays, Agnes Mc- 
Leod. and Savilla ^^'enger. JMiss Hays is a daughter of Eld. 
Daniel Hays of Broadway. She was born in Shenandoah Coun- 
ty, but has lived for a number of years at her present home. She 



192 BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 

first entered the College as a student in the fall of 1900. With 
the exception of the first two terms of the session of 1901-'2, she 
remained until the time of graduation. During the winter of 
1903-"-! she taught in the Timberville Graded School with ex- 
cellent success, and is employed for another session in the same 
school. Miss McLeod was born at Mt. Clinton but has lived 
nearly all her life at Bridgewater. Here she attended the 
Bridgewater Graded School before coming to the College in the 
spring of 1901. During the next two sessions, in addition to 
completing the B. E. course, she also took a course in stenog- 
raphy. In the spring of 1902 she won the reciter's medal in 
the annual contest of the Virginia Lee Society. During the 
session of 1903-'4 she taught very successfully in the Bridgewa- 
ter Graded School. Miss Wenger was brought up on a farm 
near Mt. Clinton, and attended the West Central Academy for 
a number of years before coming to Bridgewater in the fall of 
'99. She chose her work chiefly in the Academic department, 
but has also devoted a good deal of attention to music. Since 
completing the B. E. course in 1903 she has continued in school 
and has taken up the work of the Bible course. Barring acci- 
dent she will finish the Seminary Course in two more years. 

In the Commercial department, besides those who finished 
the regular course, were three young men who completed the 
work prescribed for two years, and received the degree of Mas- 
ter of Accounts. They were George G. Bowman, Otho W. Mil- 
ler, and Charles C. Wright. The last has been spoken of in 
the class of 1900. Mr. Bowman's home is not far from Frie- 
dens, whence he came to Bridgewater in the fall of 1901. He 
chose his work entirely in the Commercial department, and 
after two years' residence completed the work as outlined. He 
returned for the session of 1903-'4 and took a course in short- 
hand and typewriting. He will go into business. Mr. Miller 
has lived all his life on a farm near Bridgewater. For several 
3^ears he attended the graded school before coming to the Col- 
lege in the fall of '99. After one session he gave his attention 
to the farm for a year, but returned in 1901 and took up the 
worl< of the longer commercial course, which he ct)mpleted two 



■1I1I-: ci-Assi:s. 193 

years later. .Mr. Alillcr li;is well cciuippcd liimsclf for a I)u.si- 
ness career. 

H. L. Andrew, David H. Hoover, J. Henry Martin, Herman 
C. Miller, and Miss Gussie Irvine completed the one-year com- 
mercial course. Miss Irvine is a native of Urid^ewater, where 
she Vvas born May 26, 1884.. After attending the graded school 
she came to the preparatory department of the College at the 
age of ten. Several years later she Avas promoted to the ad- 
vanced classes and did several years" work in the English course. 
The sessions of "Ul to '03 she spent in the Commercial depart- 
ment and completed both the commercial and shorthand courses. 
Since graduation home duties have occupied lier lime. Mr. An- 
drew attended the College two sessions, 'i'lie lirst year, li)01-'2, 
he took work in both the Academic and Conunercial depart- 
ments. The second year he devoted liimself to the conunercial 
course and fmisiied it in the s]>ring of 11)0;). His home is near 
Mt. Solon, \^a., to which he has returned since graduation. Mr. 
Hoover has attended the College at intervals since 1898. Since 
finishing the conunercial course in 190.'], he has entered upon 
the classical course as a candidate for the I). A. degree. While 
the degree is not exactly in sight as yet, Mr. Hoover has the 
pluck and perseverance that knows no hindrance and he usual- 
ly accomplishes what he undertakes. Mr. Martin is a native 
of Maryland. He attended the College three sessions, and took 
work in the Academic. Music, and Commercial departments. 
He has, since finishing the conunercial course in 1903, returned 
to his father's excellent farm near Hagerstown, where he leads 
the quiet life of an independent tiller of the soil. Mr. Miller 
passed his early life on a farm in the vicinity of Good's Mill. 
He attended the College one year and finished the commercial 
course. Before coming to Bridgewater he had attended the 
Oak Hill Academy at McGaheysville. At present he liolds a 
l^osition as hotel clerk at Pocahontas, Va. 

Charles Wm. Roller represents the Music Teachers' course. 
He had first entered the College in the fall of '97, at the age 
of twenty, after having attended the West Central Academy 
several terms and taught two sessions. He gave his attention 
chieflv to music. The two vcars followinp- his first session at 



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the College he spent in teaching music or attending the farm. 

In 1900 he accepted a position in 
the Maryland Collegiate Institute 
as Director of Music. This posi- 
tion he held two years, when he 
resigned it to complete his course 
in music at Bridgewater. Since 
graduation in 1903 he has devoted 
himself to teaching his chosen line 
of work. 

Miss Ruth Emma Shaver of 
the class in shorthand and type- 
writing was born near Mt. Sidney, 
September 25, 1882. She started 
to school at the age of six, and al- 
though she had more than a mile 




Charles William Roller. 



to go, she attended five winters in 



succession without missing a day. 
At the age of nineteen she entered the College and attended two 
sessions. She is a member of the German Baptist church and 
is interested in missions. In the summer following her gradu- 
ation she spent a short time in the mission field of the Blue 
Ridge mountains. Miss Nina Thomas, of the same class, is 
the daughter of Eld. P. S. Thomas, of Harrisonburg. She at- 
tended the College three sessions, devoting the first two chief- 
ly to Academic work. After graduation she went into her fa- 
ther's office as bookkeeper and stenographer. This position she 
held until the spring of 1901, when she was married to John 
D. Garber, of the class of 1902. H. L. Trobaugh attended the 
College during the session of 1902-'3 and devoted his time to 
stenography. His home is near Penn Laird, where he was 
brought up. Since leaving school he has returned to the farm 
to which he has since devoted his attention. 

Miss Lulu Kyger, of Port Republic, devoted the first of her 
two years at College to work in the Academic department. The 
second year she gave to shorthand and typewriting. In the fall 
of 1903 she went to Valparaiso, Ind., and took work in short- 
hand and other branches for a time. Later she secured a clerk- 



THE CLASSIiS. 195 

ship in Chicago, where siie has since Hved. Lutiier E. Long 
left the farm near Meyerhoefifer's Store in the fall of 1902 to 
take a course in stenography at the College. He finished the 
course in the following spring. After graduation he received 
a position as stenographer in Washington, D. C, which he has 
since held. William E. Showalter is also the son of a farmer, 
near Port Republic. Here he grew up and attended the public 
school. He passed the session of 1902-'3 at the College and 
completed the course in shorthand and typewriting. He soon 
secured a position as stenographer in a law office in Harrison- 
burg and has since held it. Miss Mary Rothgeb is a native of 
Page County, her home being only a few miles from the cele- 
brated Luray caverns. She entered the College during the ses- 
sion of 1901-'2 and took work in both the Academic and Com- 
mercial departments. The following year she devoted her time 
chiefiy to shorthand and typewriting, and finished the course 
in the spring of 1003. Since leaving school the cares of home 
have largely occupied her time. Miss Effie Yowell applied her- 
self to work in the Academic department during the first two 
years of her stay at Bridgewater, and made very commendable 
progress in the English course. The third year she took up 
the study of shorthand and typewriting and finished the course 
in 1903. After leaving school she went west and attended the 
Northern Indiana Normal School at V'alparaiso for a short time. 
At present she is living at her comfortable home near Midvale, 
in Rockbridge County. 

Class of '04. 

In the last graduating class each department of the College 
was represented. This may be taken as an indication that the 
work is definitely established all along the line, and that no 
one ('cpartment is absorbing the interest of College at large to 
the exclusion of the rest. While the session of 1903-'4 was the 
largest in the history of the institution, a comparison of cat- 
alogues shows that the increase over former years was nearly 
uniform in all the departments. Of the nineteen diplomas grant- 
ed, tAvo conferred the degree of B. A., three the degree of B. 
E., one showed graduation in the Bible course, four in the Mu- 



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197 




Walter A. Myers. 



sic Teachers" course, six in the commercial course, and three in 
shorthand and typewriting. 

Walter A. Myers was one of 
the Bachelors of Arts. On a farm 
near Broadway he passed the first 
twenty-two 3^ears of his life. Aft- 
er a number of years in the dis- 
trict school he went to the Broad- 
way Graded School, wdiich he at- 
tended four sessions and prepared 
for college. In the spring of 1900 
he came to Bridgewater and after 
one term's work was prepared to 
enter the Freshman class. Four 
years later he graduated. During 
his Senior year he was Editor-in- 
Chief of the Philoiiiatliean ilfoiifhiv. 
In the spring of 1902 he won the 
de])atcr's medal ir, the Virginia Lee Society. Since graduation 

he has been elected principal of 
the Broadway Graded Schools for 
the session of 1904-'.5. Mr. Myers' 
colleague in his college course w-as 
William H. Sanger, of Vienna, 
Virginia. He was born near Port 
Republic in April, 18S1, and at- 
tended the public schools until his 
nineteenth year. He came to the 
College in the fall of 1899. One 
year's preparation work admitted 
him to the college course, which 
he completed four years later. 
During his Jtmior year he con- 
ducted the Philomathean Monthly 
as Editor-in-Chief, and during his 
Senior 3'ear was also a member of 
the Magazine staff. He is a minister in the German Baptist 
church and a speaker of considerable promise. Since gradua- 




W'illiam H. Sanger. 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 




tion he has been elected to the chair of Latin, Greek, and His- 
tory in Elizabethtown College, Pennsylvania, and will enter 
upon his duties in September. 

Of the Bachelors of English, 
two were ladies — Sara Garber and 
Mamie Myers. Otho W. Thom- 
as was the third. Miss Garber 
was born on a farm near Dayton, 
Va. She attended the graded 
school at Pleasant Hill, near her 
home, for a number of years. 
The winter of '97-'8 she spent in 
AVashington, D. C., where she at- 
tended the Towers Public School. 
In the fall of the following year 
she entered the College, at the age 
of twenty. After one year's resi- 
dence she accepted a position to 
teach near her home, and taught 
during the two following years. 
Resuming her work at the College in the fall of 1902, she at- 
tended the two ensuing sessions until she graduated. The du- 
ties of home have occupied her 
time since leaving school. Miss 
Myers entered the College a year 
later than Miss Garber, when she 
was eighteen years of age. She 
also broke her course by a year's 
absence to teach. Born and 
reared near Broadway, she had at- 
tended the graded school two ses- 
sions before coming to Bridgewa- 
ter. After a two years' residence 
at the College she accepted a po- 
sition to teach near her home dur- 
ing the session of 1902-'3. Re- 
turning the following fall, she fin- 
ished her course during the en- otho w. Thomas. 



Mamie K. Myers. 




THE CLASSES. I99 

suing session. She has been chosen to teach in the Timberville 
Graded School during the session of 1904:-'5. Mr. Thomas had 
taught two sessions before he came to the College in the fall 
of 1901, at the age of twenty-two. He had previously attend- 
ed the public schools and a summer normal at West Central 
Academy. A three years' residence enabled him to finish both 
the B. E. and the commeicial courses at the College. During 
his last year he won the declaimer's medal. Mr. Thomas ex- 
pects to continue in college and is now a candidate for the B. 
A. degree. 

Miss Hettie Wampler completed the two years' Bible 
course. She is a native of Rockingham County, her home be- 
ing near Edom, where she was born in June, 1880. Before com- 
ing CO the College she had attended the graded schools both at 
Greeimiount and at Edom for several years each. She entered 
upon her work at Bridgewater in the fall of 1902, and finished 
the course in the prescribed length of time. She is a German 
Baptist and is deeply interested in the mission work of the 
church. She is a member of the Volunteer Mission Band of 
the College, and her course has wonderfully stimulated her zea" 
for the salvation of others. She is now doing mission work 
in Cliicago. 

The Music Department was represented by Miss Laura 
Emswiler and three gentlemen. Of these B. F. Wampler has 
been spoken of in the Class of 1901. The others were W. Z. 
Fletcher and Arthur E. Long. Miss Emswiler's home is at 
Linville, where she attended the Graded School until her nine- 
teenth year. In 1895 she attended the Shenandoah Institute 
at Dayton, and returned during the spring terms of several 
years following. In March, 1900, she entered the College and 
gave her attention chiefly to music. She has since attended 
two full sessions and parts of two others, taking work in the 
Teachers' Normals along with her music. During the winter 
of 1901-'2 she taught in the Timberville Graded School with 
excellent success. While a resident at the College Miss Ems- 
wiler took a prominent part in the various public rehearsals 
and especially in the heavy oratorios and cantatas given dur- 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 




ing- commencement weeks. Since graduation she has taught 
music in her home church at Linville. Air. Fletcher's home is 
in V'erda, Grant Parish, Louisiana, where he was born in 1879. 

Here he attended the public 
schools and took the High School 
course at Winnfield, same State. 
After this he attended Verda Col- 
lege three sessions, during the 
first of which he chose his work 
chiefly in the languages, Latin, 
German, Spanish, and English. 
The last two years he devoted to 
music. In the fall of 1903 he en- 
tered Bridgewater College and 
completed the Music Teachers' 
course in the following spring. 
Since graduation he has returned 
and will teach music in South 
Louisiana. Mr. Long attended 
the public school near Meyerhoef- 
fer's Store until he was twenty-one years of age. He then en- 
tered the Shenandoah Institute in 1892 and attended about four 
terms, devoting his attention chiefl}'- to music. In 1899 he 
came to the College and has attended part of each session since, 
except one. He has applied himself chiefly to music, but has 
supplemented his course somewhat by academic work. Since 
entering the College he has taught music in Virginia, West 
Virginia, and Texas and has met with excellent success. 

The class in stenography consisted of Misses Amelia Bow- 
man and Emma Dillon, and Irvine O. Heatwole. Miss Bow- 
man's home is near Linville, and here she attended the graded 
school for a number of years. She took up the study of short- 
hand and typewriting at the College in September, 1903, and 
completed the course during the j^ear. While at* the College 
she also paid some attention to music. Miss Dillon was born 
near Swoope's Depot in Augusta County, in 1882, and attend- 
ed tlie public schools. Later she studied for a time at the 
Shenandoah Institute at Dayton. The session of 1903-'4 she 



W. Z. Fletcher. 



THE CLASSES. 201 



Spent at the College, devoting- her entire time to shorthand 
and typewriting. Since graduation she has accepted a posi- 
tion to teach these subjects in the Botetourt Normal College 
at Daleville, Va., for the ensuing session. IMr. Heatwole has 
passed nearly all of the twenty-one years of his life on a farm 
near Rushville. Besides attending the public schools he went 
to the West Central Academy at Mt. Clinton for several vears. 
In September, 1903, he entered the College and took up the 
work in shorthand and typewriting. He completed the course 
in the following June with credit and expects to engage in 
business. 

Charles A. Click, of the commercial graduates, attended the 
College two sessions. His home is near Mt. Solon, in Augusta 
County, where he was brought up on a farm and attended the 
public school. During his stay at the College he devoted his 
time almost exclusively to the Avork of the Commercial de- 
partment, and subjects akin to it. He expects to go into busi- 
ness. John C. Garber, who completed the same course, is the 
son of Eld. Peter Garber, of Weyers Cave. With the prepa- 
ration of a good public school course, he came to the College 
in the fall of 1903, at the age of twenty, and finished the course 
m one year. He loves the farm, and with this preparation for 
a business car.eer, he has returned to his pleasant home where 
he will lead the independent life of the farmer. J. Ernest Mil- 
ler is also of Augusta County, his home being near Mt. Solon. 
His preparation for work in the College was obtained in the 
public schools. He took his work in the Commercial depart- 
ment, which he entered in the fall of 1902. During his two 
years' stay at the College he supplemented his commercial 
course by paying some attention to music. ]\liss Verdie S. 
Miller, of Bridgewater, chose her work with singleness of aim 
and devoted her attention to it. By this means she was able 
to complete the course in one year. The cares of housekeeping 
on a large farm have occupied her time since leaving school in 
June. She will return to school and take a more extended 
course. During the two years of W. M. Painter's residence 
•at Bridgewater he completed two courses. Plis home is at 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



Koontz, Page County, where his preliminary training was re- 
ceived. In the fall of 1902, at the 
age of twenty, he began the study 
of shorthand and typewriting at 
the College and received a diplo- 
ma in the following June. The 
session of 1903-'4 he devoted to 
the commercial course, which he 
completed very creditably. He 
has prepared himself for a busi- 
ness career and will enter upon it 
the coming fall. 

These are the graduates of 
Bridgewater College. May they 
liA^e long and prosper. May their 
lives be gladdened by a due meed 
of happiness, and may they be 

an inspiration for noble living to those who come after. 




William M. Painter. 



JOHN S. FLORY. 



CHAPTER XIII. 



OTHERS THAT THE COLLEGE HAS HELPED. 



Y\nien the publishing- of the present vohime was first con- 
templated, it was sngg-csted that sketches be given only of 
the alumni; but on further consideration, it seemed just that 
historical facts of others, who did not complete courses, should 
likewise be recorded : for. it is with modest pride that the 
College can look out into the world upon this great army of 
loyal sons and daughters, who are filling positions of honor 
and responsibility. 

There are t\\o regrets that the writer wishes to express 
here; First, that many more of the old students did not re- 
spond to the invitation to furnish data that a biographical 
sketch could be written. While a goodly number are repre- 
sented, the above explains why there are not more mentioned. 

Secondly, we regret that want of 
space made it necessary to limit 
the sketches to the extent here 
presented. 

JOHN S. EARMAN, the son 
of Lucas DeWitt and Susan 
Frances Earman, was born near 
Burketown, Virginia, March 15, 
1877. The sessions of '93-'4 and 
'94-'o he spent at Bridgewater 
College, taking various academic 
studies the first 3'ear, and the 
Business Course the second year, 
nearly completing the said course. 
Some time after leaving Bridge- 
water, j\Ir. Earman entered the 
dental department of the Univer- 
sity of Maryland, and graduated from that institution with the 
degree of D. D. S in 1000. While at the University he also 

203 




John S. Earman. 



204 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

won honorable distinctions, receiving the class medal the sec- 
ond year, and being awarded an honorable mention the third 
year. At present he is bnsily engaged in the practice of his 
profession at Weyers Cave and at his branch office in Green- 
ville. His large practice is constantly growing. It might not 
be ont of place to mention that he is not married, but pros- 
pects are not entirely wanting. 

THOMAS E. COVINGTON was born near Elkton, Va., 
and attended school at the College during the session of '83-"4. 
His mother, with her family, lived at Bridgewater while he 
was at school there, but moved to Charlottesville about 1887, 
where she still resides. Mr. Covington at present is a man- 
ager in the large department store of Schuneman & Evans, 
at St. Paul, Minn. 

HENRY W. COVINGTON was a student from Bridge- 
water during the sessions of '84-'5 and '86-'7, and from Char- 
lottesville in '87-'8. He now holds a position with a prom- 
inent advertising and engraving company in Chicago. He and 
Thomas E. Covington are brothers of R. AVarren Covington, 
senior member of the well-known Charlottesville firm of Cov- 
ington & Peyton. 

PETER S. THOMAS was one of the first students to 
enroll at Spring Creek. He remained only one session ('80-'81) 
but during this time he made considerable progress along com- 
mercial lines. For a number of years Mr. Thomas has been 
a very active church worker. As a minister he has done very 
successful service for the church in the West Virginia mission 
field. He manages a large business in Harrisonburg as san- 
itary plumber, and is one of the prominent workers in the Har- 
risonburg Brethren mission. 

I. L. FLORY, of near Timberville, Rockingham Co., Va., 
attended College during the session of '95. The year of '96 
was spent in the National Business College, Roanoke, Va. 
After his graduation from this institution in the spring, he ac- 
cepted a position as bookkeeper with Yost, Huff & Co., whom 
he served most satisfactorily for several years. Later, he was 
offered a position as traveling salesman by the Stoddard Man- 



OTHERS HELPED. 



20 = 




I. L. Flory. 



iifactnrini;- Co., and for six }"ears he was one of ihe nnjst suc- 
cessful men on the rcjad. In Feb- 
ruary, 1!104, Air. J^'lory was elect- 
ed Cashier of the Dank of Elkton, 
at Elkton, \'a. L'nder his care- 
ful management the bank is 
growing- rapidly. 

JOHN W. MYERS was born 
at Greenmount, \'a., in 1SG9. 
After 18 years at home in the 
country schools, he began his 
work at the College in the fall of 
'<S,S ; but six months during this 
session and six months during 
the next was the length of time 
that he was permitted to attend. 
Another session would have en- 
abled him to complete the Nor- 
mal English course. Then, for three years, he was engaged 
on hJs father's farm at Greenmount. May 10, 1892, he was 
married to Miss Lizzie AVampler, of Edom. The next year 
they moved to Texas, but eleven months later were compelled 

to return to Virginia, because of 

the failing health of Mrs. IMyers. 

Jdicn, for three years, Mr. [Myers 

had charge of the Old Folks' 

Home, at Timberville. He was 

elected to the deacon's office in 

181)8. F"or the last seven years he 

has been merchandising at Edom, 

where success has attended his 

efforts. He says that his quartet 

— AX'illie, Isaac, Hettie and Blair 

— is (juite a success. 

I. S. WAMPLER, a student 

of 'S-l-'o, was born at Penn Laird, 

Va., March 15, 1866. His prep- 
aration was received in the free isaac s. Wampier. 




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schools. From '85 to '89 he taught in the public schools ; ''89-'91 
he attended Peabody Normal College, Nashville, Tenn., receiv- 
ing his L. 1. degree. In the fall of 1891 Mr. Wampler was 
made principal of AVest Central Academy, ]\It. Clinton, Va., 
where he did most faithful service for eleven years. It was 
due, largely, to Prof. Wampler's earnest work that this school 
grew from a small graded school to one of the leading acad- 
emies in the County. He was married to Miss Bish- 
op i;: 1897. In the fall of 1902 he moved to Lexington and 
entered AVashington (S: Lee University. At the close of the 
first year he received a scholarship in the department of His- 
tor}^ It should be noted that this distinction was w^on by 
Mr. AA'ampler in competition with over a hundred. For the 
session of 1903-"0-i he received a scholarship in the department 
of Physics. During the present session he is one of the two 
assistants in this department. Since living in Lexington, ]\Ir. 
Wampler has been custodian of the University Boarding 
House. Mr. Wampler relates, in brief, an interesting incident 

during his stay at Bridgewater 
College, which lends evidence to 
the truthfulness of the saying 
that the best of men were once 
boys : '' I came very near drown- 
ing in North River while bathing 
with R. E. L. Price, of New Mar- 
ket. Few persons knew this, as 
we stole away contrary to rules. 
I shall never forget this narrow 
escape." 

GRACE LEE BERLIN, of 
Bridgewater, was one of the " lit- 
tle girls "' during the early 90's. 
For a number of sessions she was 
a most earnest worker in the ]\Iu- 
Grace Lee Berlin. sic department. In the fall of '97 

she en.tered Mary Baldwin Seminary, Staunton, Va., where she 
graduated, four years later, with distinction. The training re- 
ceived in this iristitution developed in ^Nliss Berlin a natural 




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talent that promises to give her a place among the artists of 
her profession. Nor is the College slow to recognize this fact. 
During the last two years she has done some assisting in the 
school ; this last fall she entered as a full teacher in the Mu- 
sic department. 

N. D. COOL was first known at Sangerville, Augusta Co., 

Va., May 29, 1874. His early 
training was received in the rural 
schools of his native county and 
the graded school at Sangerville. 
I\Ir. Cool was in the College the 
two full sessions, '93-'4 and '94-'5 ; 
re-entered in the spring of '98 ; 
returned again for one term the 
next fall ; and attended the spring 
term of 1900. From "95 to 1900 
he taught in the public schools 
of Rockingham and Augusta 
Counties, serving one session as 
principal of ]Mt. Crawford graded 
school during this time. In the 
spring of 1900 ]\Ir. Cool was 
elected first assistant in the John 
Kerr High School, Winchester, Va. He did successful service 
in this capacity till March, .1904, when, on the death of the 
principal, Capt. A^an Fosseil, he was appointed acting prin- 
cipal for the rest of the year. June 27, 1904, he was elected 
principal for the present year (1904-'5). On June 18, 1901, 
Mr. Cool was married to Miss Daisie Cline, of Rockingham 
Co. They now reside in Winchester, Va. 

JOHN A. BROWN, a student from Stuarts Draft. Va., 
from '94 to '96, is at present a bookkeeper and stenographer 
in Roanoke City. His resident address is 381 Albemarle Ave., 
S. W., Roanoke, Va. 

ROBERT E. L. PRICE, whose student address in '84-'85 
was New Market, A'a., is now engaged in business in the city 
of St. Louis, Mo. Lie has a kind regard for Bridgewater. 
JARED A. HINER was born near Sugar Grove. Pendleton 




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Co., W. Va., March 3, 1865. Until the age of 18 he attended 
free school near his home. In the fall of 'S3 he came to Bridge- 
water, where he studied for nearly two sessions, passing his 
studies with credit; but he was unable to remain long enough 
to complete his course. He was baptized Dec. 19, 1881. Since 
leaving College, Mr. Hiner has been a very successful stock- 
man and farmer. He now lives near Doe Hill ; and he is rec- 
ognized not only as a gentleman of progressive business ideas, 
but his Christian influence is felt throughout his community. 
He has not forgotten the College nor his associates. He says 
he has " a long and cherished memory for friends made there." 

MRS. MATTIE FRY WAYLAND was born at Bridge- 
water, Va., Feb; 13, 1877. Her 
earliest school days were spent in 
a private school conducted by 
JNIrs. Terrell and Miss Barbee. 
In the fall of '86 she entered the 
College, where she has taken 
work in different departments,, 
but has been interested chiefly in 
music. She was baptized by 
Prof. McCann. Dec. IG, 1891. She 
was united in marriage to Prof. 
John Walter Way land, June 8, 
1898. For a number of years IMrs. 
Wayland has been a most faith- 
ful worker in the Virginia Lee 
Literar}- Society ; and she has al- 
so lent a glad support to every 
religious endeavor of the College. For the last two years she 
has served as Librarian for the College ; and during a part of 
the last session she held the responsible position of Matron. 

JACOB P. DIEHL, of Scotts Ford, Rockingham Co., Va., 
was born Oct. 8, 1859. His preparation, before coming to 
Bridgewater, was very meagre : he first entered public school 
at the age of 20 , later he attended Oak Hill Academy, Mc- 
Gaheysville, and then taught public school three sessions. He 
entered Colleo-c in the fall of "90; returned again tlie next vear, 




Mattie Fry Wayland. 



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20Q 



but was able to remain only half of the session. Since then 
Mr. Diehl has been a successful farmer and travelinj.,'' sales- 
man for the Bridgewater Alanufactui^ing- Co. He has always 
taken an active part in church work. He was made deacon 
in 1900. He attributes much of the best in his life to the re- 
ligious influences surrounding Bridgewater College. 

MRS. NANNIE COPPOCK FLORY was born Nov. 25, 
1871, near Tippecanoe City, Miami Co., ( )hio. Aside from the 
country school, she had the advantage of attending the town- 
ship high school for two winters before coming to Bridgewa- 
ter, in September, 18S8, where she remained for nearly two 
years. After leaving Virginia, she taught one term in Ken- 
tucky, then entered Juniata College, Pa. ; but in a few months 
her health failed and she was removed to a sanitarium, at 
Battle Creek, Mich. The next fall she returned to Juniata ; 
then, for the next two years, she taught her home school with 

marked success. August 12, 1897. 
she was united in marriage to 
Prof. John S. I'lory, of X'irginia. 
They were not permitted to oc- 
cu))y their new residence near the 
College ; Airs. Flory's death oc- 
curred July 20. 189S. 

J. F. NISWANDER was 
born at Harrisonburg. \'a. After 
following the regular routine of a 
boy's life. — five months in the lit- 
tle brown schoolhouse and seven 
at work and play, — he enrolled 
his name on the College register 
Sept. o, 1893. Here he labored 
for three years. The old Philo- 
mathean Society had but few 
more loyal sons than Mr. Niswander. In the spring of "9:) he 
went to California, where he secured a position as farm la- 
borer ; but the following fall he was employed as bookkeeper 
by the Malaga Co-Operative Packing Association. Six years 
hter, Mr. Niswander purchased the entire packing plant, which 




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2IO BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 

is now known as the Malaga Packing Co. Some idea of the 
size of the business will be given when the fact is stated that 
the gross sales of the last season amounted to $160,000. 

MRS. LILLIAN ZIRKLE WINE was born Aug. 30, 
1878, at Forestville, Shenandoah Co., Va. After taking the reg- 
ular work offered in the public schools, she attended the For- 
estville graded school for four years. Miss Zirkle entered 
Bridgewater College in the fall of '96, where she spent this 
session and part of the next, pursuing special studies in Mu- 
sic and Art. September 27, '99, she became Mrs. Wine. Her 
husband, Dr. R. E. Wine, enjoys a large practice in the vi- 
cinity of Brentsville and Nokesville, Prince William Co., Va. 
Their pleasant home, in Brentsville, always holds a special wel- 
come for old friends from the Valley ; and one of the most in- 
teresting features of the home is the little doctor, Eugene. 

J. R. HALLADAY, of North Star, Ohio, who was a stu- 
dent in '89, has a pleasant farm home, fully equipped with 
modern conveniences, which he shares with a wife and two 
little boys. He was compelled to give up his chosen profession 
of teaching on account of weak eyes. His wife, who was 
Miss Maggie Baker, a former student of Mt. Morris, has also 
been a 'teacher; and they are both interested in the cause of 
education, and use every opportunity to advance it. Bro. Hal- 
laday, writing July 9, 1904, says : " One of the most enjoya- 
ble periods of my life was spent with the students of Bridge- 
water. . . . May God's blessing rest on Bridgewater Col- 
lege.'" 

LEE HAMMER was born at Franklin, W. Va., May 8, 
1862, when, fifteen miles away, the battle of McDowell was 
being fought. He attended the Spring Creek Normal from its 
beginning, Sept. 6, 1880, till the close of the session of '82. It 
is interesting to remember that for the first six weeks he was 
the only boarding student. Fie was baptized by Eld. Daniel 
Yount in the spring of '78. In the fall of '82, after attending 
a Teachers' Institute in Franklin, Mr. Hammer took the coun- 
ty examination for teachers and obtained the first No. 1 cer- 
tificate ever granted to an applicant in Pendleton County, on 
his first examination. Oct. 30, 1884, he married Miss Cena 



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Ritchie, of Marksville, W. Va. He taught in West Virginia 
till the fall of '87 ; he then removed to Bridgewater, where he 
resided for more than a dozen years, conducting a hotel dur- 
ing part of the period. In the spring of 1900 he removed to 
Waynesboro, Va., where he is now senior member of the en- 
terprising firm. The Hammer Carriage Co. Mr. and Mrs. Ham- 
mer and two of their children are members of the Progressive 
Brethren church. 

ARTHUR C. THOMPSON, a student of '8S-90, is now 
a prominent minister in the Reformed church. He has a charge 
at present m Norristown, Pa. His address is 536 George St. 

PEARL C. WEST, of Ohio, was a student from 1890-'92. 
INIr. A\' est spent '92-'3 m the Ohio State University ; served as 
guard and detective at the World's Fair during the summer ; 
entered Mt. Morris College in the fall of '94:. Sessions '95-'6 
and '9G-'7 were spent :n the Ohio Normal University, where, 
in '96 he received his A. B. degree, and in '97, Ph. G. Then, 
for two years, be served as Pharmacist in Washington State 
Penitentiar}'. He then came cast to pursue a course in med- 
icine. Since 1902 Dr. West has been located at Bickleton, 
Washmgton, where he is attending a large practice. It should 
be mentioned that he is the voungest member on the State 
Board of Health. 

ZED H. COPP, a student from Kernstown, Va., in '83-'84, 
writes under date of June 25, 190-t, as follows: "It is always 
with pleasure that memory reverts to my days at Bridgewater, 
and my earnest wishes are for its highest and best success." 
In the year '89-'90 Mr. Copp taught public school. Two years 
were spent at Shenandoah Normal College. Having been called 
to the Gospel ministry in '91, he was made Assistant Chap- 
lain in prison work, Birmingham, Ala., in '92 ; the next year 
he was a presiding elder on the Pacific coast ; during the year 
'94-'95 he edited the Free Laiicc, Strasburg, Va. ; in 'g6-(^y he 
was pastor of the First Brethren church, Hagerstown, Md. ; 
the next year, of the University church, Ashland, Ohio ; and 
from '99 to '01, of the First church, Dayton, Ohio. In 1902 
Rev. Copp was Chief Probation Guardian for the District of 
Columbia, and at present he liolds the same position at a sal- 



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ary of $1,200. His address is 1675, 32 St., N. W., Washington, 

D. C. 

E. R. MILLER was born near Spring Creek, Vsl., Xov. 

28, 1873. Till the age of 19 he 
attended the public schools at 
Beaver Creek and Spring Creek. 
He then spent the session of '92 
and a part of '93 in the College. 
In the fall of '95 he entered Bal- 
timore Medical College ; the next 
two sessions, '96-'8, he pursued 
his studies at the ^ledical Col- 
lege of Virginia, Richmond, \'a., 
receiving his degree April 28, '98. 
After his graduation. Dr. Miller 
located in Bridgewater, where he 
is now kept very busy attending 
a large practice. The College has 
no warmer friend and supporter 
than the Doctor. And he insists. 




E. R. Miner. 



in speaking of his heir, that Fran- 
cis w^ould be a most interesting 
boy, even if he were not related 
to him. 

MRS. EMMA 'WETSEL 
CROUCH, wife of Pres. Crouch, 
of Manchester College. Ind., is a 
native of Albemarle County, Va. 
At the age of seventeen she re- 
ceived a gold medal for first rank 
in scholarship in the public school. 
Two years later, in the fall of '89, 
she came to Bridgewater, where 
she remained for three sessions. 
About this time she became Mrs. 
Crouch; went Avith her husband 
to Charlottesville, where, for two 
years, he attended the University. 




I'Dmma Wetsel Crouch. 



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in Lordsl)urf^, Cal. ; in the fall of "!)5 they removed to North 
Manchester, Ind., where they still live. Mrs. Crouch has tak- 
en some special work in the Bible department at Manchester 
College, and has also received private instructions in Art. 
Three attractive children — two girls and a little boy — are to 
be numbered with the family. 

JOHN H. HOOVER, of Timberville, Va.. was a student 
at the College during the session of '(S2-';3. After leaving 1 bridge- 
water Mr. Hoover, for several years, managed a large farm 
near Timberville. For a number of years now, in addition to 
his farming, he has been one of the largest stock dealers in the 
Valle}-. He now occupies his handsome new residence at Tim- 
berville. i\Ir. Hoover is not only a very successful business 
man Imt he has a public spirit that is valuable in his commu- 
nity. You should know him and his pleasant family in their home. 
SAMUEL CARSON CAREER was born June 10, 1871, at 

Timberville, A'a. He attended 
country school till the age of 14; 
then for four years studied in the 
Timberville graded school. In 
the fall of '89 he entered Bridge- 
water College, where he remained 
one session, distinguishing him- 
self by his work in the literary 
society, specially as a debater. 
Later, he was a student three 
years at Mt. Morris College, and 
ten months at De Pauw Univer- 
sity, receiving the B. S. degree at 
the latter institution. At both 
Mt. Morris and De Pauw, 
Mr. Garber finished his courses in 
periods much shorter than those 
prescribed. After his graduation at De Pauw, Mr. Garber com- 
pleted a four years' medical course at Chicago, in the medical 
department of the University of Illinois. The second vear he 
was awarded a scholarship ; the next, a gold medal ; and the year 
of his graduation he was made valedictorian, and still further 




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214 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

honored b}^ another gold medal, which was awarded him in a 
class of over 100. Till '02, Dr. Garber followed an extensive 
practice of his profession at Camden, Ark., when he returned 
to Virginia to recuperate in health. In '03 he took a post-gradu- 
ate course at Polyclinic Post-Graduate School, New York City. 
In July, '04, he passed with his accustomed distinction the Ala- 
bama State Board examination at Birmingham, where he is now 
practicing. — J. W. W. [Dr. Garber died at Birmingham, Dec. 
4, '04.] 

SAM. L. HUDDLESTON, of Oak Hill, W. Va., who was 
a student at the College during the session '91-'92, writes from 
Creston, Wash., June 27, 1904. He says: "I have been in 
the employ of the Washington Grain and Milling Co. for the 
past five years, in the capacity of general manager of their 
grain- warehouses at this place. I left my old home in W^est 
Virginia about six years ago." 

JOSEPH M. EARLY, of New Hope, Va., was a student 
from November, '96, till the spring of 1900, but lost several 
terms during this time. Eighteen years of farm life, before 
coming to College, developed for Joe a physique that was much 
in evidence on the football ground. For the last four years 
Mr. Early has been interested in farming and stockraising. He 
is still at home with his father, near New Hope ; but how much 
longer he will remain here is a matter for conjecture. There 
is another home in the neighborhood that he considers very 
desirable — for several reasons, not necessary to mention. 

L. D. IKENBERRY gives as his birthplace Wirtz, Frank- 
lin Co., Va. After attending the public schools of his coun- 
ty he taught for one year ; then spent two years in the College, 
from '89 to '91. Afterwards, he attended McPherson College, 
Kansas ; later, secured his Bachelor of Arts degree from Uni- 
versity of Kansas, and lastly, took his A. M. degree at Ohio 
Normal University. In 1897 he was elected President of Bot- 
etourt Normal College, Va., where he remained for three years. 
He was then made Treasurer of Manchester College, North 
Manchester, Ind., and also elected to the chair of Mathemat- 
ics, which position he still holds. 

J. H. YOST, a student of 18S9-'90, was born near Grants- 



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J. H. Tost. 



ville, Md., Feb. 13, 1867. His business ability was shown when, 
on leaving College, he began his career as book agent, and 

broke any previous record that 
the company could claim for any 
of its salesmen. Later, he went 
into business with P. S. Miller & 
Co., of Roanoke, Va. ; in 1894 he 
purchased the entire business and 
organized the Yost-Huff Co. 
Though still identified with this 
progressive firm, Mr. Yost for 
some time has been Manager of 
the Roanoke branch of the well- 
known Geiser Mantifacturing Co., 
of Waynesboro, Pa. It is alwavs 
gratifying to know that such en- 
terprising men as Mr. Yost are 
never too busy to speak a kind 
word for the College. 
MRS. ELLA BEAHM ARNOLD was born at Salem, Va., 
Feb. 10, 1871. Her early school advantages were limited to 
six sessions, of five months each, in the public schools. She 
entered the College in September, 1887, remaining two years. 
She then taught public school one session ; attended Botetourt 
Normal College '91-'3 ; McPherson College 1901-'03, in the Bi- 
ble department. Miss Beahm was married, in 1891, to the 
late lamented Prof. C. E. Arnold. For two years they lived 
at Dalevillle, Va., then moved to McPherson, Kans., where 
Mrs. Arnold still resides with her little daughter, Ruth. 

D. O. METZ, of Johnsville, Md., is one of the older boys. 
He v.-as born in 1860, at Johnsville, where he now lives; at- 
tended high school one year before coming to Virginia, in 1883. 
Since leaving the Virginia Normal School, in '85, Mr. Metz 
has taught each year. The fact that he has again been elect- 
ed principal of the graded school at Johnsville for the fifteenth 
session is evidence of his success as a teacher. 

W. C. RINEHART was born on the last day of April, 
1873, at Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Md. After attending the 



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Walter S. Flory. 



public schools and a private school, taught by Mrs. Rinehart, 

he spent some time in the high school, which was undei the 

management of Prof. Garner. 
The year of 1892 was spent at 
Bridgewater. In 1896 he was 
married ; since that time he has 
been farming on the home place. 
WALTER S. FLORY, a stu- 
dent of the College of '88, was 
born Nov. 26, 1866, at Goods Mill, 
Va. Before coming to Bridgewa- 
ter he attended the public schools 
of Rockingham County and Shen- 
andoah Normal College. He at- 
tended Peabody Normal College, 
Nashville, Tenn., for two years, 
'89-'91 ; next year he spent in the 
University of Nashville, securing 
the L. I. and A. B. degrees. For 

six years, then, Mr. Flory taught in the graded schools of Rock- 
ingham. Since '98 he has been 
engaged in the Railway Mail 
Service. For several years he has 
had the desirable run on the Ches- 
apeake & Western road, between 
Stokesville and Elkton. . He oc- 
cupies one of the new cottages 
near the College. 

ROBERT E. LEE STRICK- 
LER was permitted to live at 
Timberville only several years 
after his birth. His parents 
moved to the eastern part of the 
county, not far from Tenth Le- 
gion. Here he attended the grad- 
ed school two sessions ; was then 
at West Central Academy, Mt. 

Clinton, Va., a little more than a year, after which he taught 




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217 



public school one session. In the fall of "97 he was first num- 
bered with the students of Bridgewater College, where for 
three years he was a most faithful worker. Mr. Strickler was 
always interested in the religious work of the College; was 
loyal to his literary society, that bears his name in part : and 
was active in athletics, being captain of the first football team 
organized at the College. On leaving Bridgewater he entered 
University of Maryland. Dental Department. He graduated in 
the spring of VM):], receiving honorable mention in some com- 
petitive work. After his graduation. Dr. Strickler took charge 
of Dr. Beall's practice in liridgewater ; in July. 1!)04. he located 
at \orth Fork. W. A'a.. where he is building up a good prac- 
tice. 

WILLIAM F. DRIVER, who attended the College dur- 
ing the session of '98. was born 
near Timberville, Rockingham 
Co.. Va., July 3. 1877. His early 
school days were spent in the 
country schoolhouse, followed by 
four years in the graded school 
at Timberville. then in charge of 
Eld. Daniel Hays. For three 
years before coming to Bridge- 
w^ater, Mr. Driver was in Dr. 
Vaughan's drug store, at Timber- 
ville. After leaving College, he 
spent one year in the drug store 
of Dr. C. C. Henkel, New ^lar- 
ket, \'a. ; then entered University 
College of Medicine, Dept. of 
Pharmacy. Richmond, \'a. After 
spending one year here, he passed the Virginia Board of Phar- 
macy and received license to practice. In the fall he returned 
to p'iclimond and matriculated for Senior Pharmacy and Fresh- 
man Medicine. Both courses were successfully finished. For 
the next three years he pursued his ^ledical studies, and in 
Mav. 1904-. received his degree. In his school work in Rich- 
mond. Dr. Driver not only completed in five years the three 




Wniiam F. Driver. 



2l8 BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 

years' course in Pharmacy and a four years' course in Medi- 
cine, but during this time he enjoyed several distinctions that 
should be mentioned : He was the President of the Senior Pharm. 
class ; in the fall of 1901 was made adjunct professor of Pharm. 
and assistant demonstrator in the Pharmaceutical Laboratory, 
which position he held during the next two years ; he was also 
elected President of his class : next year he was elected Vice- 
President of the Adjunct Faculty. During his Senior year he 
held the position of Adjunct to the chair of Senior Pharmacy, 
and was elected President of the student body. On his grad- 
uation he v.as appointed Interne at Central State Hospital, Pe- 
tersburg, Ya., where he had served as pharmacist during sev- 
eral vacations. Since the first of September, '04, Dr. Driver 
has been practicing at Broadway, \'a. 

LINA E. SANGER was a student at the College during 
the session of '9G-'7 and part of '9T-'8. Until thirteen years of 
age she had attended free school at her home, near Greenmount, 
Va., then spent two years in the A'^alley Selninary, W^aynes- 
boro, Va. ; then, for four years, pursued her work in the Shen- 
andoah Institute, Dayton, Yd.., completing the classical course. 
Since leaving Bridgewater College, ]\Iiss Sanger has been very 
successful in directing the young minds of the county. For 
three sessions she taught in the country schools ; two terms 
in Oak Hill Academy, McGaheysville, Va., and one session in 
Harrisonburg High School, which position she still holds. In 
the coupon contest, offered during the spring of 1904 by the 
News-Register Co., of Harrisonburg, Miss Sanger was one of 
the five successful contestants, who were favored with a free 
passage to the St. Louis Exposition. 

MARY F. HINEGARDNER was born in Rockingham 
Co., Va., April 15, 1878. After spending eleven sessions in ])ub- 
lic school she attended three teachers' normals, held at ]\Iill 
Creek, Va. ; and since then she has been teaching. Ever since 
1898 she has spent a part of each spring term, excepting one, 
in the College. As a public school teacher, Miss Hinegardner 
has been very successful. She seems specially suited to pri- 
mary work. For three years she has had charge of the primary 
department in the graded school of Bridgewater. 



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J. W. IKENBERRY was born in Franklin Co., Va., June 
11, 1868. He entered the College from the public schools, in 
the spring- of 1889, and returned again the next year. Later, 
Mr. Ikenberry entered Botetourt Normal College, where he 
completed the Scientific course. Since then he has been en- 
gaged in teaching public schools and summer normals ; for sev- 
eral sessions he has been a member of the facult}' of Botetourt 
Normal College. 

MRS. MOLLIE YOUNG SHIPMAN was born' at Ber- 

linton, near Bridgewater, IMarch 
23, 1867. She enjoyed free school 
privileges before coming to the 
College, in '82, where she was a 
student for three sessions. Sev- 
eral years after leaving Bridge- 
water College, Miss Young was 
married to Mr. Jas. R. Shipman, 
an enterprising business man of 
the town, of whom more will be 
found in another chapter. Since 
their marriage they have occu- 
pied a handsome dwelling on 
Main St., Bridgewater. 

JOHN A. CLICK first en- 
tered Bridgewater in the spring 
of '89 ; returned the following fall 
and remained till the burning of the old College building- Dec. 
3L The next nine years ]\lr. Click spent traveling,— the 
greater part of the time as salesman. He entered College again 
in the spring of '98, taking special work in Music ; then, dur- 
ing the summer, he taught vocal classes through parts of W. 
Va. On Sept. 5, '98, he was elected to the ministry. Since 
then he has devoted most of his time to ministerial work in 
West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. During the two 
years that he was pastor of the Brethren church at Union- 
town, Pa., he was also employed as bookkeeper by the John- 
son Machine Co. May 27, 1903, Mr. Click was married to 




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2.20 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

Miss Ella Barnhart, of New Carlisle, Ohio. They now live in 
West Virginia, where Mr. Click is engaged in evangelistic work. 

MRS. MARTHA CLICK SENGER, a student of '88, and 
later a special Bible student, was born at Weyers Cave, Va., 
May 3, 1869. After leaving Bridgewater, she attended several 
teachers' normals and taught for some time. She then took up 
city mission work, — first in Roanoke, Va., later in Staunton, 
Va., and finally in Washington, D. C. It should be noted that 
Miss Click was the first sister of the Brethren church from 
Virginia to do active mission work. Jan. 11, 1900, she was 
tmited in marriage to D. B. Senger, of Illinois. They now live 
at Franklin Grove, 111. In speaking of Mrs. Senger's apprecia- 
tion of the College, I must be pardoned for quoting her own 
words : " I feel that I owe much of my interest in missions to 
the special Bible terms I attended at Bridgewater College. The 
name Bridgewater College has a fascination for me that no 
other school has, and I shall always be glad to hear of her 
making progress along all lines that will help to make the stu- 
dents noble citizens and wide-awake Christians." (For pho- 
tograph see Chapter IV.) 

CARL G. PETRY began life in Albemarle Co., Va., Feb. 
17, 1880. After two years' attendance at a country school, 
taught by his father, he entered Montview Academy, Port Re- 
public, — his parents having removed to Rockingham Co. He 
enrolled at the College in the fall of '99, and remained two 
years. The next 3^ear he had charge of the graded school at 
Goods ]\lills, Va. ; then held a position, for some months, as 
bookkeeper, with P. S. Thomas & Co., of Harrisonburg. For 
more than a year Mr. Petry has been doing satisfactory serv- 
ice as mail clerk in the office of the Brethren Publishing House, 
Elgin, 111. The fact that Mr. Petry is still single doesn't mean 
that his happiness could not be increased. 

MRS. D. NEWTON ELLER'S connection with the Col- 
lege extended over a period of two years — from "81: to '86. Her 
birth occurred in Botetourt Co., Nov. 1, 1866. When asked to 
relate any interesting circumstance of her school life at Bridge- 
water College, she said, "Here I first met Mr. Filer, who is 
now my husband." Perhaps a number of others could give 



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experiences somewhat similar. — I don't venture to affirm. Aft- 
er returning to her native county, Mrs. Eller taught school for 
three years; later she became housekeeper. She is now Matron 
at Botetourt Normal College. 

JOHN K. ANDES, of Timberville, Rockingham Co., Va., 
attended Juniata College, Pa., one year before coming to Spring 
Creek, in the spring of '81. After a long vacation he returned 
in the spring of 190;?, taking the Teachers' Normal course. For 
about twenty-fi\e years he has been numbered among the suc- 
cessful teachers of the count}'. If the money which he now 
has on interest were invested in real estate, Mr. Andes would 
have a home of elegance that many persons — not men — would 
be glad to enjoy with him. 

J. DAVID WINE, who was born near Aloores Store, Shen- 
andoah Co., Ya., will always be 
remembered as c:)ne of the Col- 
lege's most devoted sons. His 
name was enrolled in September, 
'99, and for nearly three years he 
was most wide-awake in every 
phase of College work. In church 
work, in the literary society, in 
the debating club, and in athlet- 
ics, Mr. Wine could always be 
depended upon to yield his hearty 
support. His watchfulness in the 
executive department of the liter- 
ary society deserves special men- 
tion. Failing health compelled 
Mr. Wine to discontinue his stud- 
ies in the spring of 1902. Since 
thai time he has been engaged in farming on the old home- 
stead. He is now deacon in the church ; and as superintend- 
ent has been successfully conducting a Sunday school in his 
home church. 

HEBER MICHAEL HAYS, son of Eld. Daniel Hays, was 
born near Moores Store, Shenandoah Co.. A'a.. ]May 7. 1(S7(). 
Aside from the country schools of Shenandoah, he attended 




J. David Wine. 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 




Heber Michael Hays. 



Broadway graded school one terrrr 
before coming to Bridgewater, for 
a short period, during the session 
of '93-'4. He then spent four 
more years at Broadway, two 
years of which time he was tutor 
of Latin. The next two years he 
was a student at Mt. Morris Col- 
lege, serving as Instructor in Lat- 
in the second year. Next session 
he was at the University of Vir- 
ginia, where he graduated in the 
schools of Latin and Greek with 
distinction. The next two years 
he was Professor of Latin and 
Greek in Mt. Alorris College. 
Last year was spent by Mr. Hays 
again at the University, where he is a candidate for his Ph. D, 
degree, having been admitted, without a preliminary degree 

on the basis of his general prep- 
aration and excellent work. 

WILLIAM A. BYERLY, 
born at Bridgewater, Va., i\Iay 31, 
1862, was a student from '83-'5. 
Before entering the College he at- 
tended Bridgewater graded 
school. But Ills more advanced 
training was not limited to the 
two years at College. He later 
completed the Business and Sci- 
entific courses at the National 
Normal University. Lebanon, 
Ohio; then for five years he 
taught graded schools through 
Nebraska and Iowa. For a num- 
ber of years Mr. B3^erly has been 
a very successful traveling salesman for a Chicago wholesale 
jewelry house. He has also been mterested in inventions, hav- 




William A. Byerly. 



OTHERS HELPED. 



--S 




Rosie Sliriner Utz. 



ing- secured several ^'aluable pat- 
ents. Not only has he realized 
considerable returns from the pat- 
ent on his automatic gate, but his 
sash lock patent, which he is now 
placing- before the public, prom- 
ises even more. ^Ir. Byerly has 
always been a warm friend of the 
College, and especially has he 
won a lasting gratitude from the 
l)Ovs for his constant encourage- 
ment and support in athletics. 

ROSIE E. SHRINER was a 
student from Linwood, ]\Id., dur- 
ing the session of "8o-"8G. Later 
she became the wife of Mr. 

Charles M. Utz. a Bridgewater graduate, and presides over his 

comfortable home at Xew Market. Md. 

JACOB A. HOOVER was born at Timberville. \'a.. March 

31, 18()^. After attending the free 
schools of his neighborhood and 
Broadway graded school, he be- 
gan his work at Bridgewater Col- 
lege in the fall of 'S2. The next 
year was spent on his father's 
farm, but the session of '85-'(j 
found him back at the College. 
In 1888 he was married to Miss 
Kittie Danner, of ^Maryland, a 
member of the first graduating 
class. For several }ears after his 
marriage. Mr. Hoover managed a 
large farm near Timberville. In 
1801 he moved to Roanoke, Va., 
and opened a feed store. For 
twelve years he was known as 
" l-[oo^•er, the Feed ^lan."' He then purchased an extensive 
farm near the city, and is now engaged in dairying and gar- 




Jacob A. Hoover. 



224 LRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

dening. Not only does the geniality of Mr. and Mrs. Hoover 
make their home a very desirable place to visit, but the three 
interesting boys — Allen, Paul and Roy — must not be forgot- 
ten. It is interesting to remember that it was on the back 
porch of the house of Mr. Hoover's father, Emanuel Hoover, 
near Timberville, that the committee decided on the present 
location for the College buildings. 

ISAAC C. SENGER, a student from '98 to 1900, gives 
Turleytown, Rockingham Co., Va., as his birthplace, and date, 
Jan. 25, 1882. He first came to Bridgewater College in the 
spring of "96 ; then attended Edom graded school the next two 
sessions. Mr. Senger gives as his most interesting experience 
at College his conversion, under the preaching of Eld. I. Ben- 
nett Trout, of Illinois. Many will recall with me the inspir- 
ing scene of seven young men rising at the close of the serv- 
ice, thus giving evidence of the consecration of their lives to 
a higher service. Mr. Senger is still with his parents near 
Linville, but he is beginning to believe that his mother is not 
the only good housekeeper to be found. 

J. G. ABBOTT, born near Timberville, Va., Dec. 13, 1871, 
spent the year 1889-'90 in the College. He had supplemented 
his preparation in the country schools by spending one ses- 
sion at Shenandoah Institute, Dayton, Va. Sessions of '91-'2 
and '92-'3 Mr. Abbott attended Roanoke College, Salem, Va. 
He entered Baltimore Medical College in October, '93, where 
he graduated in the spring of '96. After practicing for two 
years, he took a post-graduate course in Bellevue Hospital 
Medical College, of New York City. Dr. Abbott is now kept 
busy with a large practice, at Piedmont, W. Va. 

C. TEMPIE SAUBLE is remembered as an especially ac- 
tive church worker. After attending three of the special Bible 
terms, Miss Sauble enrolled as a regular student, Nov. 28, 
'99, remaining one year. Subsequently, she has attended two 
Bible terms at Mt. IMorris College, 111. Before coming to 
Bridgewater she spent the greater part of two years in active 
mission work in Staunton. She has also held a position in 
the Reformatory School for Girls, in Baltimore. For the last 
two years she has been Avorking in missions for the Brethren 



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225 



church, in Rockford, 111. At present she is engaged in similar 
work in Chicago. (For photograph see Chapter IV.) 

EMMER R. SHANK is a native of Rockingham Co., Va. 
After V, regular course in the country schools he attended Mt. 
Crawford graded school ; then attended the College during the 
session of '85-'6. This year's work served to give a keener 
edge to Ml". Shank's ambition. Later, one year was spent in 
Northern Indiana Normal School, Valparaiso, Ind. ; three years 
in Roanoke College; and one year in Wittenberg College, where 
he received his A. B. and A. M. degrees. Some yars later, Mr. 
Shank spent three years in the University of Virginia, pursu- 
ing advanced courses in Mathematics and Physics. Prof. Shank 
has been principal of the Academy at Strasburg, Va., one year; 
five years principal of Wards Schools ; and one year, first as- 
sistant in the Roanoke High School. For several years he has 
occupied the chair of Mathematics in the University School, 
Memphis, Tenn. 

ALICE DAVIES, the "little post office girl," did not al- 
ways belong to L^ncle Sam. Her 
childhood days on Mossy Creek, 
a few miles west of Bridgewater, 
were spent in a private school and 
in Mossy Creek Academy. She 
entered College in 1899, returned 
again the next fall and began the 
course in Shorthand and T3^pe- 
writing, but before the close of 
the session she accepted a posi- 
tion as clerk in the post office at 
Bridgewater, which position she 
has since filled most efficiently. 
Miss Allie has always belonged 
to the class of workers on whom 
the literary society could ever de- 
pend. She insists that single 

blessedness is all that any girl could desire, but — well — some 

things seem funny. 




M. Alice Davies. 



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BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 




A. G. Shaver. 



A. G. SHAVER, born at Maurertown, Va., Sept. 25, 1865, 

was a student at Spring Creek 
during the session of 'S2-'3. His 
preparatory work was received in 
the public schools of Shenandoah 
Co., and one year in Ashland Col- 
lege, Ashland, Ohio. From 1889 
to 1893 Mr. Shaver held a posi- 
tion in the U. S. Internal Reve- 
nue Service. Since then, he has 
been a dealer in pianos and or- 
gans and has also been interesteil 
in the life insurance business. 
For the past year or more he has 
been in the government employ- 
ment as mail carrier on the rural 
free delivery route from his home 
office, Maurertown, Va. 
D. L. BLAKEMORE, born at Sangerville, \^a.. April 2, 

1866, enrolled during the first session at Spring Creek. For 

two years he pursued his studies 
in the Classical course ; and he 
now expresses his regrets that he 
was unable to continue his Avork 
another year and secure his de- 
gree. He taught in his home 
school during the session of "82 ; 
the next summer clerked for J. E. 
Ciraham & Bro., Staunton. Va. 
in the fall, when his parents 
moved to Washington, D. C, Mr. 
Blakemore accompanied them. 
For several 3^ears following, he 
was employed as real estate and 
insurance agent. In ISSO he en- 
D. L. Biakemore. tered the ministry, — "the on'.- 

overtowering ambition of my life 

which I never lost sight of," are his words. After three years 




(rriii':KS hI'Ilpki). 



ZZ/ 



lie was forced to discontinue his ministerial work because of a 
se\ere case of laryngitis. Tlien, for seven years, he was en- 
gaged in tlie produce commission business. In 181)0 he was 
again permitted to take up his clerical work. He belongs to 
the Jjaltimore Conference, M. E. church, South. He has served 
on the [Manassas Circuit, four years, and Fairfax Circuit, three 
ye:irs. At present he is pastor of the Epworth church, Wash- 
ington, D. C. Of the churches of the Methodist denomina- 
tion in the city, "this one is second in size and importance. 
Rev. r.lakeniore was married in lSi)(), to IMiss Annie E. Poole, 
of roolesvillc, :\ld. In speaking of his connection with the 
College, he says: "The one thing above all others for which 
I shall ncNcr fail to re\ere the memory of Prof. D. C. Flory 
is tile persistence and insistence with which he inculcated first 
principles." It \\as due largely, no doubt, to this training that 
RcA'. Pdakemore Avas able to pursue with success a four years" 
course, at home, prejxiratory to entering the ministry. 

D. L. SHAVER was born at Maurertown, Va., May 29, 

iSCil. He was one among the 
first to enroll at Spring Creek. 
During his sta}-, of a year and a 
hall, he would often assist Prof. 
i'liir} with some of his classes in 
Mathematics. Later Mr. Shaver 
taught free school one session, 
and then took some work in the 
Cnixersity of Kentucky. From 
here he entered Baltimore Med- 
ical College. He graduated in 
the s])ring of 'SS. Then, for two 
years, he ]M-acticed his profession 
in Harrison Co., W. Va. After 
attending a special course of lec- 
tures at b)hns Hopkins Universi- 
ty, he located at Maurertown, Va., 
wlure he lias a large practice. 

WILLIAM JOSEPH SHOW ALTER, .son of David P.. and 
Susan Shope Showalter, was born lulv 10, 1878. He attend- 




D. <.. Shaver. 



'28 



BKIDGEVVATER COLLEGE. 



ed public schools until the fall of 1894, when he entered Bridge- 
water College, where he took a select course. Afterward he 

did some work at West Central 
Academy. During the winter of 
'97-'8 he was principal of the 
graded school at Athlone, Va. 
The following summer he attend- 
ed Dunsmore Business College, 
Staunton, Va., where he took 
Stenography and Typewriting. 
The following winter he taught at 
West Central Academy, Mt. Clin- 
ton, Va. In the spring of 1899 
he took up newspaper work, and 
was successively local editor of 
the Harrisonburg Free Press and 
of the Harrisonbiirg Daily Nczvs. 
In the fall of 1901 he went to 
Washington, where he became 
identified with the Vv'ashington Bureau of the Nezu York Jour- 
nal. During the Congressional campaign, the following year, he 
was m.ade editorial writer for the Democratic Congressional 
Committee. Upon the termination of that work he became 
correspondent from Washington for the Richmond Dispatch 
and the Richmond Nezvs. He served in this capacity until 
March, 1904, when he was made the Washington press repre- 
sentative of the Jamestown Exposition, of 1907. Mr. Showal- 
ter was married to ]\'liss Effie Caldwell Coyner, of Waynes- 
boro, Va., Nov. 12, 1902. 

J. A. GARBER. 




William Joseph Showalter. 



CHAPTER XIV. 



THE OPEN DOOR. 



The open door is opportunity. Bridgewater College has 
it. [i\. this chapter, therefore, let us notice briefly the almost 
unparalleled advantages that are presented to the College, first, 
by the character of the surrounding country ; second, by the 
character of the surrounding people ; third, by the Valley of 
Virginia as an educational field ; and, finally, by the particu- 
lar time in which we are living. 

The country surrounding Bridgewater College is pecul- 
iarly adapted to the needs and character of an educational in- 
stitution. It should be the constant aim of the true edu- 
cator to help man to be as God made him, — to develop all the 
ennobling faculties with which he is endowed by an omniscient 
Creator; and, hence, to cultivate and develop in their proper 
and due proportion the emotional and esthetic faculties, as well 
as the moral and intellectual ones. Indeed, it may be doubt- 
ed whether the highest and best in the moral and intellectual 
are really attainable without a corresponding and complemen- 
tary development of the feelings of sympathy and the senti- 
ments of beauty. If it be true that the ancient Greeks, those 
leaders in the heathen perfections of poetry, science, painting, 
and sculpture, owed so many of their excellences to the sea- 
girt and hill-crowned land in which they lived, how much more 
of beauty, of truth, of wisdom, and of heaven-pointing good- 
ness ought we, the Christian people of to-day, to see in the 
matchless face of nature ; in the wondrous profusion and per- 
fection of mountain, river, plain, and over-arching sky! 

The student should be a student of nature, as well as of 
books. I pity the poor fellows — thousands of them — that come 
out day after day from their lecture rooms only to tread upon 
asphalt and cement ; only to gaze up at man-made towers of 
marble and brick : and to have their ears assailed only by the 
distracting din of a great city. How much better what I see 
and hear and feel now — the yielding sod under my feet ; the 

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230 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



singing" birds in the trees ; the harmonious blending of color 
and form in sky and field and flower ! Here are the waving 
maples and pointed spruces of the campus ; yonder are the 
glistening expanses of North River ; around to the west a lit- 
tle further, beyond the river, is the conical green mass of Round 
Hill ; far ofif in the west I see the Alleghanies cutting an ir- 
regular line of darker blue into the cloud-flecked sky ; and, far 
oS in the east, the long Blue Ridge makes a like picture. These 




I-OOKTNG UP NORTH RIVER FROM THE BRIDGE. 



are some of the landscape features that give Bridgewater Col- 
lege advantages of natural scener}- that are unexcelled. But 
what I have mentioned are by no means all. Some of the 
world's greatest curiosities of nature are hidden away near at 
hand. Seven miles southwest are the Natural Chimneys of 
Mt. Solon ; a dozen miles southeast is Weyers Cave ; an equal 
distance to the east is Massanutton Cave ; within eas}' reach 
to the northeast are the endless caverns of New Market and 
Luray ; while only some sixty miles to the southwest is the 
great Natural Bridge. 

Concerning the productiveness of the soil and the natural 



THK OI'KN DOOR. 27,1 

resources of the Valley of Virt^inia, little needs to be said here. 
The Valleys of New River, the Staunton, the Cow Pasture, and 
the Shenandoah, with its two great branches, have long been 
recognized as among the most fertile and productive districts 
not only in Virginia, but also in adjacent States; and the Scotch- 
Irish and German farmers of Rockbridge, Augusta, Rocking- 
ham, Page, and Shenandoah have carried their methods of 
thrift and success into every State of the great Northwest. 
And our range is not limited to the long, broad belt of coun- 
try between the Blue Ridge and the first Alleghanies. The 
College nu miners its friends and patrons across and beyond 
them, — south, north, east, and west. To indicate the vast and 
varied products and resources in all this great compass would 
be an endless task; for the plains of the Monocacy and the 
South Branch rival those of the Shenandoah; while the for- 
ests, the oil wells, and the coal fields of West Virginia are 
richly productive and well-nigh exhaustless. 

But Bridgewater's surroundings are favored not only in 
beauty of scenery and productiveness of soil ; they are also rich 
in historic associations. Piedmont and Port Republic are near 
at hand; McDowell, New IMarket, Fishers Hill. Cedar Creek,' 
and Winchester are not far away; it was toward the sites oc- 
cupied by the ]M-esent towns of Elkton, Harrisonburg, and 
Bridgewatcr that Spotswood, with his " Knights of the Gold- 
en Horseshoe," first looked into the valley west of the great 
"Blue Mountains;" and it was near the place of his descent 
into the valley that the first white settlements were made some 
ten years later. On many a plain and hilltop are memorials 
of great men and great deeds ; and people far away have heard 
of both ; for this is the homeland of historians and novelists 
like Kercheval, Peyton, Waddcll. and John Esten Cooke: of 
poets like Salyards, KieiTer. and Gordon ; of historv makers 
like Andrew Lewis. Sam Houston, the Lincolns, and Cyrus 
McCormick; and of educators like Gessner Harrison, Henry 
Tutwiler, and Wdodrow AVilson. Amid such surroundings, the 
mind that cannot wake to catch the spirit of worthy emulation 
must be dull indeed. 

In the second ]ilace, Bridgewater College has great ad- 



232 BRIDGEVVATER COLLEGE. 

vantage of opportunity in the excellent character of the sur- 
rounding people. 

As to nationality, most of the people in northern Virginia 
and the adjacent districts of West Virginia, are either Ger- 
mans or Scotch-Irish. In some localities, as, for instance, Rock- 
bridge and the upper part of Augusta, the latter predominate; 
in other localities, notably Rockingham and Shenandoah, the 
former are in the ascendency. Either class is good enough ; 
which excels the other in thrift, intelligence, and moral stamina, 
would be difficult to determine. Among these Germans and 
Scotch-Irish are a few English and French; all together blend- 
ing in the formation of a sturdy, enterprising, cultured, and 
liberty- loving people that might easily win honor and deserve 
it anywhere. 

The devoutly religious and rigidly moral disposition of 
these people, as a class, is proverbial; and the home training 
of their children is therefore usually such as is adapted to fit 
them for loyalty and devotion to the church; for usefulness and 
trustworthiness in the community and the State; for excellence, 
and often for pre-eminence, in the world of letters. 

In addition to the advantages presented to our school by 
the nature of the surrounding country and the character of 
the surrounding people, we must not fail to recognize the ad- 
vantage presented by an open field. 

The Valley of Virginia and adjacent districts to the west 
constitute, for the reasons already given, an almost ideal ed- 
ucational field ; and to a iirst-class college this field is open. 
In this field a first-class college would at present have no ri- 
vals. From Lexington to Harpers Ferry, and from the Blue 
Ridge and Alleghanies far west, there is no school of first- 
class rank. Not only is there no university. There is no high- 
grade, well-equipped, well-endowed college. What an oppor- 
tunity for those who will seize it ! The door is open ; who will 
enter in? Bridgewater College is upon the threshold; shall 
another step before her? 

Furthermore, in all this great compass just indicated there 
is no considerable public library ; there are not more than half 
a dozen public high scliools of really high rank. And 5^et, 



THE OPKN IWOR. 



^35 



this is a land of students and sons of students: a land that 
God has blessed with much and to spare ; a land that is under 
an obligation to provide the best in whatever elevates the mind 
or ennobles the heart. 

Since Bridgewater College is a church school, the oppor- 
tunity of the school is the opportunity of the church; it is the 
opportunity of our young men and women, who deserve and 
who are demanding the best in education, as in all things else 




SXdW (IN THK MAIM.KS. .\1.\I.\ SlKKl'.T. 



that are worthy of true men and women. But our opportuni- 
ties and responsibilities do not by any means limit themselves 
to the members of the Brethren church, and to their sons and 
daughters. Bridgewater College has always numbered among 
her students and patrons many from other religious persuasions. 
Why is this so? It must be because our friends of other faiths 
have confidence in the ability of the school to give them bet- 
ter opportunities for learning than they can get anywhere else 
for an equal cost. May it always be so! There will always 
be in our sister churches, as well as in our own, worthv voung 
men and women of moderate means, who want an education,. 



2^4 BRIDGEWATEK COLLEGE. 

who ought to have it, and who will do well with it ; every one 
of them desires and deserves to have a first-class college with- 
in easy reach, where he can obtain a thorough training in the 
higher courses at a low or moderate cost. To many such as 
these Bridgewater College has already been a true benefactor 
— a real and loving Alma Mater ; but to-day the door of op- 
portunity swings wider than ever before. Shall she enter in? 

Finalh', there is a peculiar opportunity in the present time. 
Five years later it may not be so. If Bridgewater College is 
not enabled to act now, another may enter the open door, while 
she is standing even upon the threshold, and she may be left 
"witii only her burden of regret. 

I have called attention to the fact that there are at pres- 
ent no considerable public libraries, and but few good public 
high schools in the Valley of Virginia and adjoining sections. 
But this condition is bound to change ; forces are making now 
to change it, and to change it soon. Now is our opportunity. 
If Bridgewater College is made strong and independent now, 
her place will be fixed secure; but, on the other hand, if she 
is allowed to remain weak until every considerable town has 
a well-equipped high school, supported by public funds, or un- 
til some other college, by reason of liberal endowment, can 
offer better courses at lower cost, her struggle for existence 
will be hard indeed. Shall she be forced to remain inactive, 
bound in the shallows of neglected opportunity, or shall she 
mount upon the crest of the wave that bears on to victorv^ 



CHAPTER XV. 



THE CALL OF NEED. 



Bridgewater's call of need is her expression of a burning- 
desire to live np to opportunity and responsibility. 

Already in the twenty-fi^'e years of her history. Bridge- 
water College iias done a great and good work. Her sons and 
daughters h.ave gone out into the great world of humanity, to 
make It wiser, stronger, and better. Her sons are at the plow, 
in the store and shop, in the physician's and surgeon's ofifice, 
in the pulpit, and at the bar; her daughters are mothers of 
good homes, faithful workers in honest and useful employ- 
ments, and skillful nurses of the wounded and suffering; both 
are teachers in the schoolroom, workers among the needy and 
lowly of great cities, leaders of home charities, and mission- 
aries in foreign lands. Surely an institution with such a rec- 
ord for its youth deserves a chance to show the power of maturer 
age and strength. 

The patrons, students, and alumni of Bridgewater College 
have done, and are doing, nobly; they are recognizing more 
and more the possibilities of the institution, and are anxious 
for a share in her good work. It is with the purpose, there- 
fore, of pointing out some of the school's greatest needs, and 
of indicating how these needs may be supplied, that this chap- 
ter is written. 

To begin with things most familiar, the College needs more 
buildings. The new Founders' Hall was needed five years be- 
fore it was secured ; a new dormitory for the girls has been 
needed for years; and it is hoped that, by the time these words 
are in type, enough money will have been added to the gen- 
erous donations already secm-ed to enable the building of this 
house to begin. But the boys also need additional quarters. 
The best dormitory at the University of Virginia, the Randall 
Building, was built and equipped almost exclusively with some 
twenty thousand dollars, given for the purpose by a Mr. Ran- 
dall and his wife. Our boys do not need so large a building 



235 



236 BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 

yet ; five or six thousand dollars would make them comfortable 
for years to come. 

Less than the amount just indicated would supply anoth- 
er need that is no less pressing, that of a separate chapel on 
the College grounds — a good, roomy house, to be used exclu- 
sively for religious service and worship. The present chapel 
has to be used for too great a variety of purposes ; besides, it 
is upstairs, a fact which makes it difficult of access to weak 
and elderly persons. 

Not to be exhaustive under this head, I will only mention 
yet that the College needs a small building for an infirmary, 
and a larger one for a gymnasium ; the larger the latter, the 
smaller the former. 

The need of the buildings just mentioned — especially of the 
girls' dormitory, the boys' dormitory, and the chapel — is im- 
mediate and pressing; but the great need of Bridgewater Col- 
lege to-day is endowment. Endowment is essential, first, in 
order to make the school permanent and independent; second, 
in order to keep it out of debt; third, in order to insure a con- 
stant and high standard of scholarship and teaching; fourth, 
in order to provide the necessary apparatus and equipment ; 
and, fifth, in order to keep the cost of tuition so low as to be 
within the reach of those who need an education most. 

Of the present chairs of the College, there are at least six 
that ought to be endowed with no less than $10,000 each. These 
six are the following: (1) The chair of English Language and 
Literature ; (2) the chair of Bible Studies ; (3) the chair of 
Mathematics ; (4) the chair of History and Economics ; (5) 
the chair of Ancient Languages; (6) the chair of Chemistry 
and Physics. There ought also to be an endowment for the 
chair of Modern Languages ; not to speak of several in the 
department of Music and the department of Commerce. 

Some may wonder that I mention the chair of English first. 
In answer, I may simply remark that the means usually must 
be obtained, before the end can be attained. English is our 
means of access — our vehicle of approach — to almost every- 
thing else in thought and life. Without intelligent skill in 
speaking and writing his own mother tongue, no man i? edn- 



THE CALL OF NEED. 237 

cated; neither is he able to profit to the full in the study of 
anything else that is presented to him in that language. It is 
probable that more men fail as preachers, as teachers, as law- 
yers ; and that more young men and women fail as correspond- 
ents, as typewriters and stenographers, and as students, from 
a lack of good English, than from any other cause. 

Suppose thai the six chairs above mentioned were endowed 
with $10,000 each, what then? A great deal. This money se- 
curely invested at, say 5 per cent, would yield for each chair 
an annual income of $500. This amount, supplemented by a 
little from the current mcome of the school, would be enough 
to provide, for the particular department to which it might be 
applied, a well prepared and experienced teacher. This teach- 
er could then be required to make a specialty of his work, and 
to bring it up to the highest possible standard. If a good num- 
ber of the chairs in the College were thus provided for, a fail- 
ure of crops, or a financial panic, with the consequent falling 
off of students, would not plunge the school into debt. A 
school that makes its rates for tuition, board, etc., as low as 
ours does, does not exist for the sake of making money ; it ex- 
ists for the purpose of giving good training at the lowest pos- 
sible figure, in order that the worthy poor and those of mod- 
erate income may have an equal chance with the rich. For 
this reason Bridgewater College, as well as other similar in- 
stitutions, often finds a difficulty in making ends meet. A bad 
year is apt to bring more or less of debt. But with a strong 
endowment the school would be always above the danger line 
— bad years with good years — and what now has to be paid 
to the teachers could then be used in buying the books and 
apparatus, constantly needed in the libraries and laboratories 
to enable them to do the best work for and with their pupils. 

One thing more: If a number of the chairs of the College 
were endowed, the tuition in those departments could be made 
still lower than at present ; in some, no doubt, it could be re- 
duced to zero. 

Besides the present departments of the College, there ought 
to be several more, notably, a department of Agricultural Sci- 



ToC BRIDGEVVATER COLLEGE. 

ence, and a department of ?\Iechanical, Civil, and Electrical En- 
gineering. 

It is a great mistake to make a poor doctor or lawyer or 
preacher of a boy that would make a good farmer. It is also 
a great mistake to suppose that simply because a boy goes 
to school — to college — he is therefore bound to enter one of 
the so-called " learned professions." P'arming, mining, stock- 
raising, fruit-growing, store-keeping, road-making, and house- 
building, as well as prescription- and brief-writing, drug-weigh- 
ing, and banking, are done with brains and science nowadays: 
and he that ignores this fact is going to suffer. In addition 
to courts, offices, books, and churches, a great many other 
things are necessary to make a world — a good, comfortable 
world ; and many of those things most necessary are grown on 
a farm and are carried by electricity and steam. A college, 
therefore, and especiall_v a college such as ours, intended pri- 
marily for farmers' and mechanics' sons, should teach young- 
men how to be successful farmers and skillful mechanics and 
architects. These are some of the reasons why we ought to 
have endowment for chairs in Agricultural Science and in Me- 
chanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering. Because we do 
not have such endowment and such chairs, our young men are 
going to Cornell and other distant schools for what we ought 
to be able to give them at home for much less money. 

How are these needed endowments to be secured? Chief- 
ly, no doubt, by the accumulation of a large number of small 
donations, obtained by a systematic and thorough canvass; but 
not wholly in tliis way, I hope. I should be sorry to believe 
that there are no individuals, in all the wide range of our school 
territory, who will do as others have done at other times and 
in other places. I know that God has blessed many of our 
pco]jle with means amply sufficient to endow a chair or two, 
without denying themselves of any good thing; and I believe 
that there are some who will give liberally in this worthy cause, 
even though they need make some sacrifice. Perhaps some may 
prefer to dispose of their money in such a way that, after their 
decease, otiicrs niav raise for them the monuments of their gen- 



THE CALL OF NEED. 239 

erosity ; others may take the wiser and surer plan of doing now 
themselves what they desire to be done. 

When we remember the world's great need of educated 
Christian men and women ; when we remember that the great 
majority of our missionaries, as well as nearly all the best and 
most useful leaders everywhere, are from our schools ; when 
we remember that merely being willing to go is not enough — 
that those who go must also be prepared to do; and when w^e re- 
member what the alumni of our own school have done and 
are domg, we must admit that Bridgewater College's call of 
need deserves to be answ-ered ; and we must believe that it will 
be answered. And may the answer come speedily! For the 
need is not one of to-morrow, or of next year. It is a need of 
the present hour; and every moment of delay is a loss of op- 
portunity that can never be regained. 



CHAPTER XVI. 



CONCLUSION. 



We have now reached the last of our regular series of chap- 
ters ; therefore, let us call this one the Conclusion, although 
an Appendix, upon which we have expended much labor, is 
to follow. 

It has been the constant aim of the editors in this work 
to present Bridgewater College to the public in all of its most 
important phases. How well or how ill this aim has been ac- 
complished is now a matter for the reader's judgment. 

The school's history has been followed from the beginning 
to the present. Many facts of interest have been omitted for 
want of space, and many others have been mentioned only too 
briefly, for the same reason ; but it is believed that an outline 
has been given, comprehensive enough to be intelligible, and 
systematic enough to be useful for reference. 

The various activities and influences that combine in 
making for an atmosphere of healthy morality and uplifting 
spirituality, have been traced and indicated by one who has 
known these forces at the school itself, and who has carried an 
appreciation of their value throughout wider and more varied 
experiences elsewhere. In connection with the general religious 
life of the College, mission work has been given particular no- 
tice. Here again the reader gets a first-hand picture, the writer 
herself being one who combines in her own experience the 
elements of both school and field. 

The literary societies and their work have been presented 
in natural and close association with one of their practical out- 
growths — the College literary magazine — by one who has fol- 
lowed closely the steps of development for a numl)er of years. 
From the very beginning of the school, the value of literary 
society work in training young men and women to appear at 
ease among their fellows, and to express their thoughts with 
clearness, grace, and force, has been recognized, and means 
for such culture have been provided ; but it is only in recent 

240 



CONCLUSION. 241 

vears that a practical medium of written expression lias been 
afforded the students, in the College magazine. This magazine, 
with the other publications of the school, has been given a fair 
and interesting review. 

The Alumni Association and its aims have been discussed 
by an alumnus who was prominent in the founding of the As- 
sociation, and who was honored as its first annual orator. " To 
this Association," says another of its members, " is entrusted 
the future of the College." In this history of the College, there- 
fore, which is itself a work of the alumni, we have tried not 
only to give the Association the prominence it deserves, but 
also to point out its power for usefulness. 

Everyone knows now that the daughters of our people 
must be educated, as well as the sons ; the question remains, 
however, Should they be trained together in the same school? 
This question has been answered by one who has seen both 
plans tried ; and he has answered it as Bridgewater College, to- 
gether witii all our State universities but four, have answered 
it. 

All schools, so far as we know, without a single excep- 
tion, believe that a sound body is a good thing, as well as a 
sound mind : and most of them aim to cultivate and strength- 
en both. Bridgewater College has been obliged, for want of 
money, to limit its physical culture thus far mainly to ath- 
letic sports. These have received due notice. It should be ob- 
served, however, that these discussions of religion, missions, 
forensics, journalism, coeducation, and athletics, have not been 
circumscribed by what is ha])pening at Bridgewater; but they 
have also entered often the world-field of universal principle. 

We have dared to regard the teachers and professors of the 
College as benefactors of the institution. Each one has been 
given a brief sketch. ( )ther benefactors- — many we are thank- 
ful — have been found among the Trustees, patrons, and friends 
of the school. Some of them have given thousands of dol- 
lars, others, years of time, to the institution. We have found 
some of them, and have tried to preserve their names in these 
pages; but the task has been a difficult one, and many no doubt, 
no less worlhv, have not been found. 



242 BRIDGEVVATER COLLEGE. 

The longest chapter in the book is devoted to the several 
graduating classes. Special credit is due Prof. Flory for the 
diligence with which he has traced the hundreds of individuals 
in his group. It was our first intention to insert a picture of 
each class, as a whole ; but this was soon found impossible ; 
and since tlie demand for it has been only slight, a few only of 
the class pictures have been reproduced. 

Hundreds of the students of the College, apart from the 
graduates, are making their mark in the world. Many of these 
have been located ; and some have sent us photographs, which 
are presented to their old friends and associates. 

Finally, we have endeavored to point out the door of op- 
portunity that is standing wide for the College, and to voice 
the call of need that should go forth until every opportunity 
is seized and made a blessing. We submit our work to the 
hand of the public, and commend the Institution that we all 
love to a gracious Providence, and to the men and women 
in whose hand He has placed her destiny. 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE SONG. 



(MEN'S QUARTET) 



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ROSTER AND DIRECTORY OF STUDENTS 

Of Bridgewater College at Spring Creek 
and Bridgewater. 



In the following roster we give the names of all regular students 
of the College since its beginning at Spring Creek in the Fall of 
1880, together with the dates of their sessions at school and their 
addresses as given in the old catalogues. In addition, we have en- 
deavored to bring the list up to date by inserting the present mar- 
riage names of lady students, and, in the last column, the present 
addresses of all, as far as they could be ascertained. 

Ill one or two of the old catalogues the names of the Special 
Bible Term students are not distinguished from the names of regu- 
lar students; so if a few of these special students find their names 
in this roster, we hope they will grant us pardon. 

Again: In some of the catalogues, State names only are given 
after student names: therefore, we are unable in some cases to give 
full addresses. 



Xomc. Sessions. 

Andes, J. K 80-2, 02-3 

Allemong, J. E 83-8 

Arnold, C. E 85-0 

Arnold, R. E., 86-7, 88-0 

Arrltt. J. H 86-7 

Acker, D. C, 87-8 

Aylstock, Mamie E., 87-9 

Ausherman, C. C, 87-8 

Arey, Nora (Wine), 88-9 

Arehart, Junius, 89-0 

Abbott, J. G 90-1 

Arnold, J. W 90-1 

Arnold. J. T., 90-1 

Andes, D. L 91-2, 93-5 

Arnold. Julia A 91-2 

Abernathy, A. S 92-3 

Andes, Minnie B. (Yount),... 

92-3, 94-5 

Anderson, E. Calvin 92-3 

Armstrong. Rosa 92-3 

Arnold. Inez (Graybill) 92-3 

Andes, Sallie K. (Meyerhoef- 

fer) 94-5 

Adams, Samuel, 94-5 

Arnold, Nellie (Zecker) 94-5 

Andes, Nora R 96-8, 99-0 



Old Adilrcss. 
Timberville 
Bridgewater 
Burlington, W. Va. 
Burlington, W. Va. 
Covington 
Cowans 
Millboro 

Middletown, Md. 
Milnesville 
Charlottesville 
Rappahannock Sta. 
Luckets 
Luckets 
Roman 

Matuta, Tenn. 
Wilsons, W. Va. 

Rockingham 
Wilsons, W. Va. 
Front Ro.val 
Burkitts\ille. Md. 

Rockingham 
Huntingdon, Pa. 
Burkittsville, Md. 

Rockingliam 
244 



Present Address. 
Timberville 
Salem 
Deceased 
Elgin, 111. 

Cowans 

Hinton, W. Va. 
Frederick City, >Id 
Milnesville 
Charlottesville 
Piedmont, W. Va. 
Taylorsville 
Deceased 



Denver, Colo. 
Bridgewater 



Rockville, Md. 
Washington, D. C. 



Rockingham 



Burkittsville, Md. 
Bridgewater 



STUDKNT KOSTl^K AND DIKECTOKY. 



245 



AUred, M. W. 

Arnold, A. T\^ 

Argabright, Bessie (Miller),.. 

Argabright, H. B., 

Anderson, Lizzie B, . . . .98-01, 

Annon, L. W., 

Acker, Sallie 

Arey, Ida J 

Arey, Oatlior A., 

Arbogast, Fannie 

Arey, Irving H., 

ArgenVjright, Ettie 

Atlvins. Idessa 

Anderson, Jessie 

Andrew, H. L., 

Arey, Luther, 

Alexander, Lee 

Andrew. Margaret 

Arrington, George W., 

Arnold, Minnie 

Argenbright, Cora E 

Alger, Barbara 

Beard, Annie, 

Blakemore. Hattie V. (Crist), 

Blakemore, D. R 

Blaliemore, D. L., 

Blakemore, W. Byron 

Beard, Maggie (Harmon), . . . 

Beard, Nelie 

Brower. W. J 81-3, 

Blain, Cliarles, 

Brady. Lizzie E. (Wine), . . . . 
Brady, S. Margaret (Walters), 
Byerly, S. Ella (Crumpacker), 

Byrd, Mary E., 

Bowman, Isaac D 

Byerly, W. A 82-4, 87-8, 

Bradburn, Sallie (Thomasson) 

Black, Emma 

Brady, George 

Borden, I. N 

Beahm, L N. H 

Bucher, Jennie (Jones) 

Barnhart, J. A., 

Beahm, J. Charles 84-7, 

Beard, C. O. 



96-7 

97-9 
98-9 
98-9 
03-4 
99-0 
99-1 
00-2 
00-2 
00-1 
00-1 
00-1 
01-4 
01-3 
01-3 
01-3 
01-2 
01-3 
02-3 
03-4 
03-4 
03-4 
80-1 
80-3 
80-2 
80-2 
80-3 
81-2 
81-2 
84-5 
81-2 
82-4 
82-4 

82-4 
82-5 
82-4 
93-4 

.83-5 
.83-4 
.83-4 
.83-4 
.83-7 
.84-5 
.84-5 
S8-90 
.84-6 



Byrd. J. E 84-8 

Bailey, M. Jennie 85-6 

Byrd, S. H. ^V 85-6, 92-3 

Brown, Edward, 85-6 

Brown, C. Bernard 85-6, 92-5 

Bowman, J. H 85-7, 88-9 

Bean, Sallie B. (Gerard), 86-0, 

92-3 

Bean, Ella B. (Garber) 86-91 



Mineral Springs, Ga. 

Purgitsville, W. Va. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Ottobine 

Thornton, W. Va. 

Bruce 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Harrisonburg 

Bridgewater 

Ft. Defiance 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Parnassus 

Bridgewater 

Milnesville 

Parnassus 

Reliance 

Burlington, W. Va. 

Mt. Solon 

Broadway 

Sangerville 

Sangerville 

Sangerville 

Sangerville 

Sangerville 

Sangerville 

Sangerville 

Waynesboro 

Ottobine 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Goods Mill 
Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

South English, Iowa 

Bridgewater 

New Hope 

Lowry 

Doe Hill 

Gogginsville 

Lowry 

Johnsons X Roads, 

Tenn. 
Bridgewater 
Headsville, W. Va. 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Harrisonburg 

Fabius, W. Va. 
Fabius, W. Va. 



Mineral Spr"gs, Ga. 

Kirby, W. Va. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Ottobine 

Thornton, W. Va. 

Linville Depot 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Harrisonburg 

Omaha, Nebr. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Parnassus 

Bridgewater 

Milnesville 

Parnassus 

Gebo, Mont. 

Burlington, W. Va. 

Mt. Solon 

Broadway 

Spring Creek 

Sangerville 

Tentli Legion 

Washington, D. C. 

Ottobine 

Hinton 

Spring Creek 

Waynesboro 

Ottobine 

Deceased 

Dayton, Ohio 

Blacksburg 
Bridgewater 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
Bridgewater 



Harrisonburg 

Georgia 
Deceased 

Elizabethtown, Pa. 
New Hampden 
"S'inton 
Brentsville 



Bridgewater 
Harrisonburg 



Parkersburg, W. Va. 
Harrisonburg 



Fabius, W. Va. 
Washington, D. C. 



246 



BRIDGE\VATER COLLEGE. 



Bradburn, Minnie, 86-9, 90-2 

Bowman, S. H., 86-7 

Brown, G. L 86-91 

Brown, J. R. C, 86-91 

Bradburn, Fannie (Dixon), .87-92 

Bradburn, J. H. L., 87-92, 97-8 

Bradburn, Stewart F.. .87-92, 02-3 

Brady, Marcellus 87-90 

Bucher, Effie 87-9, 92-4 

Barnhart, A. D., 88-9 

Beahm, Ellla B. (Arnold), ...88-90 
Beahm, Lucy R. (Price), ...88-90 

Beery, E. M 88-90 

Blakemore, H. C, 88-9 

Bowman, S. L,., 88-9, 00-02 

Bricker, H. 88-91 

Bradburn, Thomas C, 88-92 

Brady, Jonas 88-90 

Bucher, Jessie, . . ., 8S-9 

Bucher, Charles, 88-9 

Byrd, Carrie S. D 88-92, 94-7 

Baker, May 89-0 

Barnhart, Ida (Ikenberry), ..89-0 

Brown, T. A 89-0 

Beard, J. R., 89-0 

Beachy, J. L., 89-0 

Bucher, Mary G. (Beahm), ..89-0 

Blakemore, H, 89-90 

Brown, E. P 89-0 

Bucher, Lizzie (IkenberrsO, ..89-0 

Bixler, Ada (Graybill) 90-1 

Bricker, Otho, 90-1, 93-4 

Bradburn, Lillian 90-2, 94-5 

Bailie, J. R., 91-3 

Brubaker, H. R., 91-2 

Bean, E. A. 92-3 

Brower, Joseph E., 92-4 

Bushey, Millie E. (Wampler), 92-3 

Beall, C. E. 93-4 

Beery, Olive V. (Swank), ....93-4 

Berlin, Grace Lee 93-6 

Bell, W. C. 94-7 

Bowman, Mary 94-5 

Bowman, Millie C. (Conner), 94-7 

Brower, Dora L. (Cox) 94-6 

Brown, J. A. 94-6 

Brown. R. R., 94-6 

Bushey, John S., 94-5 

Brunner, C. C 95-7 

Brower, W. E 95-6 

Baker, W. B 96-7 

Boggs, R. H 96-7 

Blakemore. Lottie 97-03 

Bowman, S. 1 97-8, 01-3 

Bushong, Mattie F. (Good), 97-8 

Bowman, Emma C 98-01 

Bowman, S. Maggie 98-01 

Bowman, Sallie L 98-00 



Bridgewater 

Bonbrook 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Helms 

Lowry 

Lowry 

Edom 

Spring Creek 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Maryland 

Virginia 

West Virginia 

West Virginia 

Elk Lick, Pa. 

Kleinfeltersville, Pa. 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Kleinfeltersville, Pa. 

Maryland 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Maryland 

Morelock, Tenn. 

Fataius, W. Va. 

Waynesboro 

Porters, Md. 

Ottobine 

Edom 

Bridgewater 

Milnesville 

Mt. Crawford 

Harrisonburg 

Waynesboro 

Stuarts Draft 

Bridgewater 

Porters, Md. 

Frederick City, Md. 

Waynesboro 

Manassas 

Frankford, W. Va. 

Bridgewater 

Harrisonburg 

New Market 

Broadway 

Ottobine 

F^roadway 



Bridgewater 

Keezletown 

Blacksburg 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Dayton, Ohio 

Bridgewater 

Deceased 

McPherson, Kans. 



New Yo- 



City 



Daphna 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Deceased 

Bridgewater 

Clifton Forge 

Bridgewater 

Daleville 



McKeesport, Pa. 
Elizabethtown, Pa. 

Parkersburg, W. Va. 
N. Manchester, Ind. 
Deceased 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 



Waynesboro 

Eldersburg, Md. 

Bridgewater 

Edom 

Bridgewater 

Alexandria 

Bridgewater 
Barren Ridge 
Roanoke 
Maysville, Ky. 

Manila, P. I. 

Deceased 

Manassas 

Frankford, W. Va. 

Bridgewater 

Harrisonburg 

New Market 

Broadway 

Oak ton 

Broad wa>' 



STUDENT KOSTIvU ANH DIRECTORY. 



247 



Beery, Nellie (Ward) 99-00 Eilom 

Bowman, Anna, 99-02 Crimora 

Byerly, Aurelia 99-04 Bridgewater 

Blakemore, G. F 00-02 Spring Creek 

Bowman, Grace (Landes), ..00-03 Harrisonburg 

Bucher, D. 00-02 Bridgewater 

Burns, Sylvia G., 01-2 Burnsville 

Bader, Edna L,., 01-4 Island Ford 

Bader, R. H 01-3 Island Ford 

Bowman, Bessie 01-2 Bridgewater 

Byerly, H. W 01-2- Mt. Crawford 

Branner, Mamie 01-2 Broadway 

Brown, Maylah J 01-2 Penn Laird 

Bowman, Florence, 01-2 Harrisonburg 

Broughton, Sarah 01-2 Parkersburg, W. Va. 

Butt. Daisy 01-2 Linden 

Bowman, George G 01-4 Harrisonburg 

Blosser, R. P 02-3 Bridgewater 

Branaman, G. H 02-4 Madrid 

Brunk, Minnie, 02-3 Linville Depot 

Blakemore, William C 02-4 Spring Creek 

Bowman. Ernest P 02-3 Ottobine 

Bricker. Ross 02-3 Bridgewater 

Berlin, Gladys 02-3 Bridgewater 

Berlin, Charlie 02-3 Bridgewater 

Bowman, Dick 02-4 Bridgewater 

Blakemore, Forrest 03-4 Bridgewater 

Bowman, Amelia, 03-4 Linville 

Brady, C. L., 03-4 High Falls. N. C. 

Bateman, Elsie 03-4 Port Republic 

Baker, J. C, 03-4 Bridgewater 

Baker, H. H 03-4 Bridgewater 

Cromer, E. E Sl-3 Spring Creek 

Crist, E. G Sl-2 Sangerville 

Crawford, Flora W. S2-3 Bridgewater 

Crumpacker, C. A. 82-3 Blacksburg 

Click, George F S2-6 Bridgewater 

Carneal, Alice (Clark), 83-4 Bridgewater 

Cootes, P. L 83-4 Cootes Store 

Cootes. V\'. N 83-4 Cootes Store 

Copp, Z. H. 83-4 Kernstown 

Cline, P. L 83-4 Staunton 

Click, J. A., 83-5, "gT-S Mt. Sidney 

Covington, T. E 83-4 Bridgewater 

Childress, Park M., 83-5 Bridgewater 

Cromer, Floyd 83-4 Ottobine 

Covington, T.J 84-5 Bridgewater 

Cupp, William 84-5 Ottobine 

Clary, M. G 84-5 West Falls, Md. 

Covington, H. C, 85-6 Bridgewater 

Crawford, C C, S5-6 Winfield, Md. 

Childress, Omar 85-6, 87-90 Bridgewater 

Cox, AValter N 86-7, 88-90 Bridgewater 

Covington, Henry W., ..84-5, 86-8 Bridgewater 

Coffman, J. M 86-9, 90-1 Haymakertown 

Carpenter, W. H 87-9, 92-3 Bridgewater 

Carpenter, Maggie 87-9. 93-5 Bridgewater 

Caricofe, G. W S7-S Bridgewater 



Bridgewater 

Crimora 

Bridgewater 

Spring Creek 

Harrisonburg 

Charleston, W. Ya. 

Burnsville 

Island Ford 

Lexington 

Cowans 

Kansas City, Mo. 

Broadway 

Penn Laird 

Harrisonburg 

Parkersburg, W. Va. 

Linden 

Bridgewater 

Dayton 

Madrid 

LinA'ille Depot 

Spring Creek 

Oakton 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Linville 

Higli FalLs, N. C. 

Port Republic 

Harrod. Ohio 

Harrod, Ohio 

Ottobine 

Sangerville 

Millboro 

Blacksburg 

Deceased 

Galesburg, 111. 

Norfolk 

Athens, Ohio 

Washington. D. C. 

Staunton 

St. Paul, Minn. 
Valdosta, Ga. 
Ottobine 

Ottobine 

Chicago, 111. 
Died Feb. 3, 1903 
Deceased 
Bridgewater 
Chicago, 111. 
Goods Mill 
Parkersburg, W. Va. 
Bridgewater 
.\It. Crawford 



248 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



Caricofe, Lillie M. (Hawkins), 

S7-S, 94-5 

Chandler, H 87-S 

Click, Ida (Long) 87-8 

Click, B. F S7-9, 92-3 

Cline, J. W., 87-8, 89-90 



Coley, H. C 87-90, 91-2, 

Compiler, W. J., 

Carter. D. L., 

Click, J. T., 

Click Martha (Sanger ),. 88-9. 

Cline, M. J 

Cline, Justus H., 88-91, 

Click, Mattie E., 

Click, Joseph S., 

Click, J. A., 88-90. 

Coppock, Nannie (Flory). .. 
Coyner, K. Graham, ...8S-90, 

Cline, Eliza (Smith), 

Chafin, Alice (Mohler), .... 
Clark, Annie M. fBartlett). 
89-90, 



Click, "Virginia, 

Cease, Maude 

Click, Otho L., 89-90. 

Click, J. W., 

Cox, John M., 

Crumpacker, ^V. P., 

Cease, Daisy 

Click, Florence, 

Coy, D. C 90-1, 

Cary, J. M 



93-4 

.87-9 
.87-9 
.88-9 

92-4 
88-90 

94-9 
88-90 
88-90 

97-8 
88-90 

92-4 
89-90 
89-90 

' 93-4 
89-90 
89-90 

92-6 
89-90 
89-91 
89-90 
89-90 
89-90 

92-3 
.90-2 



93-4 
.91-4 
.91-4 
.92-3 
.92-3 
.92-4 

94-5 
.92-5 
.92-3 

95-6 



Click, D. M., 91-2, 

Click, Sarah (Miller) 

Craun, Fannie (Coffman), . . 

Calhoun, V. D., 

Chew, Mrs. Martha ^V., 

Click, Verdie (Myers) 

Click, Nina 92-3, 

Click, Minor, 

Cosner, W. H 

Cox, Annie C. (Harloe), 92-4, 
Cullen, Maggie L. (Wise),... 

92-3, 94-5 

Cupp, George, 92-3 

Cline. Florence, 93-4 

Cook, A. L., 93-4 

Cool, N. D 93-4, 96-00 

Crist, D. W 93-9 

Cupp, Ollie M. (Moore), 93-4 

Conner, W. K 94-7, 98-03 

Cline, F. J., 94-6 

Cline, S. R 94-7 

Cupp, Mark L 94-5 

Cline, Mary F. (Wright). ...95-6 
Cline, P. 9.^-7, 98-00 



Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Weyers Cave 
Quinter, Kans.; Stu- 
arts Draft 
Bridgewater 
Lovettsville 
Backbone 
Harrisonburg 
Weyers Cave 
Bridgewater 
Lipscomb 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Sangerville 
Tippecanoe City, O. 
Spring Creek 
Spring Creek 
Bonsack 

Bridgewater 

Virginia 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Weyers Cave 

Mt. Jackson 

Bonsack 

Bridgewater 

Virginia 

Dayton, Ohio 

Keeblers X Roads, 

Tenn. 
"Weyers Cave 
Weyers Cave 
Stonewall 
Dayton 

New Windsor, Md. 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Bismark. W. Va. 
Mt. Jackson 

Bealeton 

Sangerville 

Bridgewater 

Dorcas, W. Va. 

Sangerville 

Timberville 

Roman 

Manassas 

Weyers Cave 

Bridgewater 

Milnesville 

Knightly 

Stuart.s Draft 



Mt. Crawford 

Bridgewater 
Weyers Cave 

Los Angeles, Cal. 

Santa Clara, Cuba 

Staunton 

Nace 

Harrisonburg 

Franklin Grove, 111. 

Dayton 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Deceased 

San Francisco, Cal 

Dayton 

Roanoke 

Galesburg, 111. 

Bridgewater 
Spokane, Wash. 
Tekoa, Wash. 
Lordsburg, Cal. 
Roanoke 
Deceased 

Dayton, Ohio 



Tekoa, Wash. 
Waverly, AVash. 
Mt. Sidney 



Legato 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Deceased 



Bridgewater 

Barnum, W. Va 

Winchester 

Timberville 

Newport News 

Bridgewater 

Covina, Cal. 

Bridgewater 

Milnesville 

Bi'idgewater 

Stuarts Draft 



STUDENT ROSTER AND DIRECTORY. 



249 



Click, I. W 95-6 

Click, Elsie 95-6 

Cline, S. 1 95-6 

Cline, Pearl E. (Harper) 

95-6, 97-8 

Coffman, A. B 95-7 

Coyner, Ellen, 95-6 

Craun, Dora L 95-8 

Crist, Minnie E 95-6 

Caldwell, Sadie (Mathias), . . . 96-7 

Cline, Daisy A. (Cool) 96-8 

Crist. Sallie E. (Miller) 96-7 

Craun, Delphia A 96-7 

Cline, Bertha V. (Miller). ..97-01 

Craun, D. C 97-8 

Cline, Vertie N. J 98-9 

Coffman, E. S., 98-9 

Copley, Thomas J 98-9 

Cline, A. B 99-03 

Coffman, N. W 99-02 

Chambers, Haddie 00-02 

Carrier, Gertrude 00-1, 02-4 

Chew, Pinckney S 00-1 

Coffman, Rose 00-1 

Colaw, Walter A 00-2, 03-4 

Crain, Lewis C, 00-2 

Click, Laura V 01-2 

Cox, Virgil W 01-4 

Craun, C. H., 01-2 

Craun, Lelia B., 01-2 

Craun, Margaret (Wise) 01-2 

Craun, Luella E 01-2 

Cline, Alda B., 02-4 

Cline, Charles D 02-4 

Cline, W. H 02-3 

Click, Isadora 02-4 

Cox, Marian, 02-4 

Click, Effle M 02-4 

Cline, Gladys 02-3 

Cline, Fay, 02-3 

Click, Charles A., 02-4 

Cassell, Nannie L 03-4 

Conner, S. S 03-4 

Conner, Lizzie 03-4 

Cowger, Ella B 03-4 

Click, Cora 03-4 

Colaw, Virgie, 03-4 

Colaw, Geo. E 03-4 

Danner, Kittle (Hoover) 83-6 

Driver, Emma S. (Miller), ..83-4 

Dinkle, E. A., 83-5, 87-8 

Driver, J. W 83-5, 87-9 

Davis, J. W 83-4 

Dixon, M. M 83-4, 91-5, 97-8 

Dixon, M. E., 83-4, 89-90 

Dotterer, O. J 83-4 



Dayton 
Bridgewater 
Weyers Cave 

Stuarts Draft 
Barren Ridge 
Long Glade 
Bridgewater 
Timberville 
Mathias, W. Va. 
Spring Creek 
Timljerville 
Mo.ssy Creek 
Stuarts Draft 
Bridgewater 
New Hope 
Rushville 
Findlay, O. 
Bridgewater 
Barren Ridge 
Midland 
Snring Ci'eek 
Crabbottom 
Mt. Sidney 
Crabbottom 
Hill, La. 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Stonewall 
Milnesville 
Mt. Crawford 
Stonewall 
Stuarts Draft 
Stuarts Draft 
Broadway 
Dayton 
Bridgewater 
Dayton 

Stuarts Draft 
Stuarts Draft 
Sanger\ ille 
Wytheville 
Mana.ssas 
Manassas 

Ft. Seybert, W. Va. 
Bridgewater 
Crabbottom 
Crabbottom ' 
Lisbon, Md. 
New Market 
Bridgewater 
New Hope 
Goshen 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Double Pipe Creek, 
Md. 



Mo. 



Gladys, W. Va. 
Bridgewater 
W^eyers Cave 

Stuarts Draft 
Newport News 
Long Glade 
Bridgewater 
Timberville 
Mathias. W. Va 
Winchester 
Mound City, 
Mossy (.^reek 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
New Hope 
Dayton 

Britlgewater 
Barren Ridge 
Midland 
Spring Creek 
Crabbottom 

(/■raljbottom 
Sykes. La. 
Ijridgewater 
Bridgewater 



Bridgewater 

Stuarts Draft 
Stuarts Draft 
A'ienna 
Dayton 
Bridgewater 
Dayton 

Stuarts Draft 
Stuarts Draft 
Sangerville 
Wytheville 
Manassas 
Manassas 
Ft. Seybert 
Bridgewater 
Crabljottom 
Crabbottom 
Roanoke 
Port Republic 
Bridgewater 
Barren Ridge 



W. Va 



Bridgewater 
Eagle Grove, 



Iowa. 



2;0 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



Dillon, Frank M., S5-7 

Dlehl, J. P 86-7. 90-2 

Dove, J. A 86-7 

Driver, Jennie 87-9 

Denton, May (Lokey), SS-90 

Dove, N. A., 88-9 

Duncan, W. H., SS-9, 90-2 

Deter, Anna May, 89-92 

Deter, Otlio, 89-90 

Durnbaugh, J. W., 90-2 

Duncan, S. E., 90-3 

Diehl, Charles E., 90-2, 03-4 

Diehl, Annie (Bennington), ..90-2 

Dakin, Edgar, 91-2 

Deane, John K., 91-2 

Diehl, John, 91-2 

Dixon, Lillian (Cash), 92-7 

Davies, Sadie V 93-4, 97-00 

Dinkle. Forrest H., 93-9 

Driver, Cora A., 93-6, 03-4 

Driver, Jennie, 93-4 

Dayhoff, Minnie 94-5 

Dillon, Etta, 94-5 

Driver, W. E., 95-6 

Dinkle, Bessie B., . 95-7 

Dinkle, Annie E., 95-7 

Dixon, J. Samuel, 95-9 

Diehl, J. A., 96-7 

Dinkle, Georgie, 96-7 

Driver, E. McCarthy, 96-9 

Driver, W. F 97-8 

Driver, Ira J 98-9 

Davies, M. Allie, 9 9-01 

Driver, Lottie A., 99-00 

Dolly, Stephen, 99-00 

Dolly, William, 99-00 

Driver, C. M., 99-02 

Davies, Carrie, 00-01 

Dixon, Pearl, 00-01 

Driver, E. B., 01-2 

Denton, Annie, 01-2 

Deputy, P. -W., 01-2 

Deter, W. R 01-2 

Driver, Lillie D 01-3 

Dickinson, Fannie E., 01-2 

Driver, John L 01-2 

Dillon, Mamie, 03-4 

Dillon, Emma '03-4 

Diehl, H. PL, 03-4 

Diehl, J. W. E 03-4 

Driver, L D 03-4 

Dinkle, Haller, 03-4 

Driver, Allie, 03-4 

Eavey, J. M 81-3 

Eller, D. Newton, 83-7 

Englar, Florence (Cookson). 85-6 
Englar. W. C 85-7 



Bridgewater 


Charlotte, N. C, 


Goods Mill 


Goods Mill 


Jonesboro. Tenn. 


Cloverdale 


New Hope 


Barren Ridge 


Bridgewater 


Harrisonburg 


Dovesville 




Oak Hill, W. Va. 


Oak Hill, "W. Va. 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Monongahela, Pa. 


Ohio 


Dayton, Ohio 


"West Virginia 


Oakhill, W. Va. 


Goods Mill 


Harrisonburg 


Goods Mill 


Grottoes 


Salisbury Furnace 




Quinque 


Louisa 


Goods Mill 




Bridgewater 


Basic City 


Bridgewater 


Mossy Creek 


Bridgewater 


Deceased 


Timberville 


Timberville 


Timberville 


Timberville 


Linganore, Md. 




Bridgewater 


Harrisonburg 


Weyers Cave 


Weyers Cave 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Deceased 


Jonesboro. Tenn. 




Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Timberville 


Broadway 


Weyers Cave 


Weyers Cave 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Barren Ridge 


Barren Ridge 


Bridgewater 


Washington, D. C. 


Bridgewater 


Washington, D. C. 


Barren Ridge 


Barren Ridge 


Bridgewater 


Mossy Creek 


Bridgewater 


Waynesboro 


Timberville 


Timberville 


Bridgewater 


Harrisonburg- 


Bridgewater 


Charlottesville 


Bridgewater 


Monesson. Pa. 


Mt. Solon 


Mt. Solon 


Ruckersville 


Ruckersville 


Weyers Cave 


Weyers Cave 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Daleville 


Harrisonburg 


Harrisonburg 


Harrisonburg 


Harrisonburg- 


Weyers Cave 


Weyers Cave 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Broadway 


Broadway 


Ottobine; Spr'g Cr" 


k Deceased 


Salem 


Daleville 


New Windsor, Md. 


Uniontown. Md. 


Wakefield, Md. 


Chicago, 111. 



STUDENT ROSTKR AND DIRECTORY. 



251 



Eutsler. Mary (Dentonl S7-S 

Evers, J. S 8S-9 

Eutslei-, Eva (Dull) 89-90 

Erbaugh. Meda (Bowman), ..91-2 
Ecker, Nettie D. (Wright), ..91-4 

Edwards, C. C 91-2 

Eller, C. E 91-2 

Earhart, J. H 92-3 

Early, Maggie V 92-3 

Early, Mary 92-3 

Early, Lizzie 92-3 

Early, Michael 92-3 

Early, Abram 92-3 

Elller, Emma J 92-5 

Earman, John S 93-5 

Engel, C. E., 96-7 

Englar, Maggie P. 96-S 

Early, J. M 96-00 

Evers, John, 98-04 

Evers, Sallie (Skelton) 99-01 

Emswiler, Laura M 99-04 

Evers, Verdie 00-04 

Early, George A 01-3 

Early, A. S 01-2 

Early, Berta (Stricklert 02-3 

Evers, William 02-4 

Early, Crissa 03-4 

Evers. Effie 03-4 

Early, Ella S 03-4 

Franklin, "^'. K 82-6, 92-3 

Flory, Mary C. (Garst) 82-6 

Flory, D. Harvey, 83-4, 85-6, 87-9 

Flory, George W.. 

83-9, 90-1, 92-4, 97-8 

Fitzwater, S. AV 83-5 

Flory, Susie C. (East) 84-6 

Flory, M. Kate (Coffman), ..85-7 

Fry, Ida E., 86-94 

Fry, Mattie V. (Wayland),.. 

86-93. 94-7, 01-3 

Forester, Cornelia F 86-7 

Floj-d, Gertie S. F 86-7, 96-7 

Fahi-ney, E. G S6-8 

Frantz, Edward 86-90 

Fry, W. F 86-99, 01-2 

Fauber, Lydia 87-8 

Fry, H. S 87-9 

Funk, Emma L. (Pence). 87-9, 90-3 

Furry, Bertie L 87-8, 89-91 

Furry Arlene (Landes). . 87-8, 90-1 

Fishback, R. D., 88-9 

Ferguson, Mattie L 88-9 

Flory, W. S S8-9 

Flory. John S 88-90, 01-2 

Fainter, Nannie 89-90 

Franz. A. F 89-93 



Bridgewater 

Spring Creek 

Bridgewater 

New Lebanon. Ohio 

Uniontown. Md. 

Edwards 

Salem 

Sangerville 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Nokesville 

New Hope 

Cloverdale 

Burks Mill 

Medford, Md. 

New Windsor, Md. 

New Hope 

Bridgewater 

Spring Creek 

I.inville 

Bridgewater 

New Hope 

Rockingham 

Broadway 

Bridgewater 

Penn Laird 

Bridgewater 

Nokesville 

Sams Creek, Md. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 
Howards Lick, W. 

Va. 
New Hope 
Goods Mill 
Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Frederick, Md. 

New Carlisle, O. 

Bridgewater 

Mt. Olive 

Lovettsville 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Rushville 

Poages Mill 

Goods Mill 

Broadway 

Virginia 

Laurel Dale, W. Va. 



Md. 



Bridgewater 
Spring Creek 
Stokesville 
Brookville, Ohio 
New Hope 

Salem 

Sangerville 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Nokesville 

New Hope 

Cloverdale 

Weyers Cave 

Medford, Md. 

New Windsor, 

New Hope 

Bridgewater 

Stover 

Linville 

Bridgewater 

New Hope 

Wasliington, D. 

Alexandria 

Bridgewater 

Penn Laird 

Bridgewater 

Nokesville 

Lordsburg, Cal 

Deceased 

Alyea, Wash, 



Nokesville 
Dovesville 

S. English, Iowa 
Goods Mill 
Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Deceased 

Bridgewater 

McPherson, Kans. 
Bridgewater 



Greenmount 

Bridgewater 

Cumberland. :Md. 

Cincinnati. Ohio 

Deceased 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 



252 



BR1DGE^V■ATER COLLEGE. 



Furry, Clyde 90-1 

Favorite, W. E., 90-1 

Flory, H. Dora (Coffman),... 

91-2, 98-9 

Fishback, Minnie, 92-3 

Fitzwater, P. B., 92-6 

Flory, I. L. 93-4 

Flory, S. H 93-4 

Fry, Emma (Tutwiler) 93-5 

Frizzell, Grace (Sterm), 94-5 

Fry, Harvey D., 94-5, 96-8 

Fry, Minor R 94-6, 97-8 

Funk, Keturah (Locke), 94-7 

Flory, Mollie (Click) 95-6 

Pawley, "VS''. C, 97-8 

Fleming, Anna M. (Bennett). 97-9 

Fry, Effle W., 97-04 

Fry, 'W. E., 97-00 

Flory, Bessie B. (Shirkey), . 98-00 

Fultz, Virginia, 99-00 

Falls. Dwight, 99-00 

Florj-, Florence, 99-00 

Fries, Winona 99-00, 02-3 

Fitzwater, Hiram "W. 00-1 

Floyd, M. F., Jr 00-1 

Forrest, A. N. 02-3 

Foster, J. M., 02-3 

Fletcher, "\V. Z., 03-4 

Fink, AVm. L., 03-4 

Garber, Jacob, 80-1 

Garst, M. P 82-4, 85-6 

Good, J. Frank, 82-3 

Good, David B., 82-3 

Garber, John A., 82-4, 85-00 

Garst, Katie, 83-4 

Garst, Sallie, 83-4, 85-6 

Garst, F. J 83-5 

Garst, Monroe, 83-6 

Garber, JV. N., 83-4 

Garber, R. I. 83-4 

Gi-aytaill, Alice (Eller), 84-6 

Gosnell, Harry, 84-5 

Garber, D. B 84-5 

Garst, J. H, 84-5 

Garber, R. S. 84-5 

Garber, D. Benj., 84-6 

Garber. Noah, 85-6 

Good, D. William 85-6 

Garber, Jennie, 86-7 

Garber, J. M 87-8 

Good, Caspar M 87-8 

Garber, Jos. A., 88-9 

Garber, D. S 88-90 

Grandle, Maggie R. 88-9 

Gump, S. S., 88-9 

Gibbs, Lottie, 89-90 

Gibbs, Jessie, 89-90, 94-5 



Bridgewater Died Dec. 9, '04 

District of Columbia 



Goods Mill 

Bridgewater 

Mathias, W. Va. 

Broadway 

Nokesville 

Milnesville 

Bloom, Md. 

Milnesville 

Milnesville 

Maurertown 

Bridgewater 

Virginia 

Berrett, Md. 

Bridgewater 

Mt. Crawford 

Lipscomb 

Sangervllle 

iriayten 

Lipscomb 

Dayton 

Mathias, W. Va. 

Bridgewater 

Harrisonburg 

Tjuray 

Verda, La. 

Dovesville 

Sangerville 

Salem 

Mt. Jackson 

Mt. Jackson 

Harrisonburg 

Salem 

Salem 

Brughs Mill 

Salem 

Dayton 

Mt. Sidney 

Brughs Mill 

Watersville, Md. 

Timberville 

Salem 

Mt. Sidney 

Bridgewater 

Timberville 

Mt. Jackson 

Forestville 

Staunton 

New Market 

Sangerville 

Bi'idgewater 

Lacey Spring 

Tippecanoe City, O. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 



Nokesville 

Hendersonville, N. C. 

Royersford, Pa. 

Elkton 

Nokesville 

Churchville 

Winfleld, Md. 

Churchville 

Churchville 

Woodstock 

Bridgewater 

Dovesville 

Freedom, Md. 

Bridgewater 

Newport News 

Cowans 

Sangerville 

Lipscomb 

Berk. Spr'gs, W. Va. 

Chicago, 111. 

Bridgewater 

Harrisonburg 

Luray 

Verda, La. 

Dovesville 

Bridgewater 

New Market 

Deceased 

Washington, D. C 

Deceased 

Deceased 

Salem 

Salem 

Bridgewater 

Washington, D. C. 

Daleville 

New Market 
Salem 

Brethren, Mich. 
Moores Store 
Roanoke 

Mt. Sidney 

Roanoke 

Sangerville 



Dayton, Ohio 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 



STUDENT ROSTKK AND DIRECTORY. 



253 



Geiman, D. R., 
Geiman, D. H., . 
Garber, J. A. D., 
Garber, J. D. 



89-90 ^raryland 

89-90 Maryland 

.89-90, 91-2 Harrisonburg 
89-90 Virginia 



Graham. C. E 89-90 Virginia 

Graybill, N. C §9-91 Virginia 

Gilmore, Fillmore, 90-2 Virginia 

Garber, S. C 90-1 Timberville 

Garber, Nina (Ashenfelter), 90-2 Virginia 

Graybill. Nina (Sanger) 90-1 Virginia 

Garber. Howard M 90-2 Virginia 

Gentry. E. P 90-1 Virginia 

Garber. William A 90-2 Virginia 

Grady. William T., 90-1 Virginia 

Geiser, J. S 90-2 Pennsylvania 

Garber. Samuel 91-2 Mt. Sidney 

Garber, Byrd (Manuel) 91-2 Mt. Sidney 

Garber, Annie L. (Miller),... 

91-2. 93-4 Sangerville 

Good, Elizabeth 91-2, 95-6 Remington 

Good. J. F 91-2 Remington 

Gaines, T. R 92-3 Rushville 

Garber. B. S 92-3 Bridgewater 

Good. I. Timothy 92-3 New Market 

Graybill, J. M 92-3 Brughs Mill 

Garber, Sarah 93-4. 99-0, 01-4 Harrisonburg 

Garber, Edward G 93-4 Sangerville 

Garber. Fannie 93-4 Mt. Sidney 

Good, Annie (Layman), 93-4 New Market 

Gaither, Alice (Bertram), ...94-5 Bridgewater 

Garber, Ida R. 94-6 Rushville 

Gilkeson, Lulu W., 94-7 Stover 

Gochenour. W. J 94-5 Maurertown 

Gaither, C. H 95-7 Dayton 

Gochenour, E. F 95-8. 01-4 Moorefield. W. A'a. 

Geiman, E. C, 96-9 Westminster, Md. 

Garber, Bertie M 96-7 Forestville 

Good. L. J 96-7 Virginia 

Garber. J. A., 97-01 Timberville 

Garber, Sallie V. (Myers),... 

97-9. 01-2 Timberville 

Gochenour, D. T 97-01 St. Luke 

Glick. Ida V. (Craun), 97-8 Milnesville 

Garber. Ida F. (Wampler). ..97-S New Market 

Glick, S. T 97-S Bridgewater 

Garber. John D., 98-03 Greenmount 

Garber. Otho D 98-00, 01-2 Bridgewater 

Gibbs. Charles E., 98-9 Bridgewater 

Garber, Sudie C, (Miller), ..99-00 Bridgewater 

Garst. John 99-02 Bridgewater 

Gilbert, Charles J 99-01 Pollock. La. 

Garber. Andrew M 00-02 New Hope 

Garber. Homer M 00-01 Barren Ridge 

Good. Luther M., 00-04 Bridgewater 

Good, Flora H 00-02 Bridgewater 

Garber. John J 00-02 New Hope 

Garber, Effie. (Helbert), 01-2 Timberville 



Washington. D. C. 

Panasofkee. Fla. 
Westminster, Md. 
Lima. Ohio 
Died Dec. 4, 1904 
Decatur. 111. 
Sangerville 
Decatur. 111. 



Baltimore. Md. 

Mt. Sidney 

Fairfax 

Remington 

Deceased 

Washington, D. (' 

Deceased 

Nace 

Harrisonburg 

Sangerville 

New Market 
Keezletown 
Dayton 
Staiuiton 
Maurertown 
Baltimore. Md. 
Moorefield. W. Va. 
Westminster. :M<1. 
Deceased 

Boston. Mass. 

Greenmount 

Washington, D. C. 

Milnesville 

New Market 

Bridgewater 

Greenmount 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Verda. La. 

New Hope 

Staunton 

Bridgewater 

Elizabetlitown. Pa 

New Hope 

Timberville 



254 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



Garber, Wilbur S., 01-2 New Hope 

Garrison, Minnie M 01-2 Cross Keys 

Gibson, Edna, 01-2 Bridgewater 

Glick, Lucius 01-2, 03-4 Bridgewater 

Good, G. R 01-3 Bridgewater 

Grove, Maude E., 01-2 Luray 

Gibson, Gertrude 01-2 Bridgewater 

Gibson, Sallie M., 01-2 Vanderpool 

Garber, H. L 02-4 Moores Store 

Garber, John C 03-4 "V^^'eyers Cave 

Garber, H. E., 03-4 New Hope 

Good, Valerie, 03-4 New Market 

Good, Edna, 03-4 Bridgewater 

Gibbs, Cleta, 03-4 Bridgewater 

Hammer, Lee, 80-2 Franklin. W. Va. 

Heatwole, Thomas 80-1 Rushville 

Haigler, J. W 82-3 Bloomingburg, O. 

Haj^maker, E. E 82-3 Bloomingburg, O. 

Hoover, J. H 82-3 Timberville 

Hoover, J. A 82-3, 85-6 Timberville 

Hall, Joseph, 82-3 Dayton 

Hall, William 82-3 Dayton 

Hedrick, Lucy, 83-6 Mt. Sidney: Dayton 

Hiner, Jared A. 83-5 Doe Hill 

Hooke, H. S 83-5 Meyerhoeffers Store 

Huff, Susie V. (Moomaw),. . . . 

84-5, 86-7 Fincastle 

Huff, Lula B. (Dove), ...84-5, 86-7 Fincastle 

Hale, G. S., 84-5 Bridgewater 

Hershberber, G. B 84-5, 88-90 Lowry; Liberty 

Hedrick, Vergie, (Marbury), .85-6 Dayton 

Harris, W. J 85-6 Staunton 

Hinegardner, Annie ("Robin- 
son) 86-9, 90-3 Bridgewater 

Hoover, Florence "^^ (Clark), 

86-7, 88-9, 90-1 Bridgewater 

Harris, W. M., 86-8 Annex 

Holsinger, M^. H., 86-90 "SVilliamsburg, Pa. 

Hill, Dais5% 87-93 Bridgewater 

Hinegardner, Jennie (Eddins), 

87-9 Bridgewater 

Hite, B. L., 87-8 Bridgewater 

Hulvey, E. L., 87-8, 92-3 Bridgewater 

Hulvey, Arthur, 87-8 Bridgewater 

Hume, Carrie L 87-9 Orange C. H. 

Harshbarger, C. P 88-90 Goods Mill 

Halladay, J. R., 88-9 North Star, O. 

Hedrick, Annie (Beitman), ..88-9 Midland 

Hoover, W. C, SS-9 Timberville 

Hume, Mollie (Farmer), 88-9, 91-2 Eggsbornville 

Huffer, Rachel 88-9 Mt. Solon 

Hutchinson, C. L 89-90 Lindside, W. Va. 

Hutchinson, B. F 89-90 Lindside, W. Va. 

Hill, Joseph C, 89-92 Virginia 

Hendrickson, Ira, 90-1 T^^est Milton, Ohio 

Hoss, Russell, 90-1 Tennessee 

Harris, Nannie 6. (Humbert). 

90-1 Annex 



New Hope 

Penn Laird 

Elkton 

Bridgewater 

Washington, Pa. 

Luray 

Elkton 

Vanderpool 

Moores Store 

Weyers Cave 

New Hope 

Harrisonburg 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Waynesboro 

Rushville 

.Jeffersonville, Ohio 

Died Nov., 1883 

Timberville 

Roanoke 

Lydia. Md. 

Crozet 
Doe Hill 
Harrisonburg 

Roanoke 

Cloverdale 

Tekoa, Wash. 

Deceased 

Died Oct. 17, 1904 



Bridgewater 

Galesburg, 111. 
Rolla 

Shelleytown, Pa. 
Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 
Deceased 
Hartley, Iowa 
Hartley, Iowa 

Goods Mill 
North Star, Ohio 
York Springs, Pa. 
Timberville 
Elkwood 



Lindside, W. Va. 
Bridgewater 
Mt. Morris, 111. 



Crimora 



STUDENT KOSTKK AND DIRECTORY. 



255 



Hoover, V. L. 90-1 Swoope 

Harris, Everett 91-2 Annex 

Hays. Florence (Cline), 91-2 Broadway 

Hucldleston, S. L 91-2 Oak Hill, W. Va. 

Huddleston, B. M 91-2 Oak Hill. \V. Va. 

Hite. Clifton T 91-2 Bridgewater 

Hylton, C. D 91-2 Hylton 

Harloe, Walter W 92-4 Concord. W. Va. 

Hupman, Emma V 92-.3, 94-5 Williamsville 

Hammer, Dee 93-7 Bridgewater 

Hammer. Lou 93-7 Bridgewater 

Hays, H. M 93-4 Broadway 

Hinegardner. J. S 93-4, 96-7 Mathias. "\V. Va. 

Huffman, Q. H 93-4 Milne.sville 

Harloe, Mabel G-. (Horn) 

94-5. 9G-7 High View. W. Va. 

Hanger, Josie M. (CofEman),. 

94-00 Bridgewater 

Hogshead, C. A 94-6 Sangerville 

Hottinger, Cora 94-5 Bridgewater 

Humbert, I. Dora (Burkhold- 

er> 94-5 New Hope 

Henton. Josie A., 95-7, 98-9 Dayton: Bridgewater 

Hammer, Clyde 95-7 Bridgewater 

Harman, Julia M 95-6 West Virginia 

Holsinger, Clyde K 95-9, 02-4 Bridgewater 

Henton, Ella G 96-02 Bridgewater 

Harpine, Joseph D 96-7 Hamburg 

Hinegardner. Sallie C 96-7 Lost City. W. Va. 

Hale, Ward D 96-01 Bridgewater 

Hale, Ora K. 96-01 Bridgewater 

Harpine. J. W 97-01 Hamburg 

Hinegardner. Mary F., ..97-9, 00-2 Goods Mill 

Harper, Sallie V 97-9, 00-1 Stuarts Draft 

Hedrick, B. M 97-02 Rockingham 

Halterman. W. C 97-8, 01-2 Dovesville 

Hays, Friend J 97-00 Bridgewater 

Hoover, David H 98-9, 01-4 Bridgewater 

Huffman, C. C 98-00 Milnesville 

Hays, M. Kizzie 99-03 Broadway 

Hollinger, Densie 99-00 Broadfording, Md. 

Huffman, G. B 99-02 Milnesville 

Hamilton. W. E., 99-00 Mossy Creek 

Hiser. G. E 99-00 Pansy. W. Va. 

Harnsberger, Hattie, ..99-01. 02-3 Spring Creek 

Hildebrand. Anna 00-1 Rushville 

Huffman, Walter B 00-1 Milnesville 

Hammen. Anna (Jackson). ..00-2 McGaheysville 

Helbert, Bessie 00-1 Broadway 

Hinegardner, J. D., 00-2 Lost City. AV. Va. 

Huls. Amos 00-1 Walkertown. N. C. 

Hopkins. Mrs. Carrie E 00-2 Greenmount 

Hanna, Ethel, 01-3 Mt. Solon 

Hanna, Sadie B 01-3 Mt. Solon 

Halterman, James W 01-2 Dovesville 

Helmic, Goldie 01-3 Bridgewater 

Helmic, Guy 01-3 Bridgewater 



Swoope 

Landsman, Colo. 
Broadway 
Creston. Wash. 

Staunton 

Trinity 

Winchester 

Waynesboro 

^Vaynesboro 

Broadway 

Timbervllle 

Deceased 

Capon Brge, W. Va. 

Bridgewater 
Sangerville 



Frazer. Pa. 

Bridgewater 

Wa>nesboro 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Hamburg 

Lost City, W. Va. 

Tekoa. Wash. 

Tekoa. Wash. 

Hamburg 

Goods Mill 

Deceased 

Bridgewater 

Dovesville 

Cumberland, Md. 

Bridgewater 

Milnesville 

Broadway 

Broadfording, Md. 

Milnesville 

Mossy Creek 

Petersburg, W. Va. 

Spring Creek 

Rushville 

Montevideo 
Broadway 
Cincinnati, Ohio 
Winst. -Salem, N. C. 
Newport News 
Mt. Solon 
Mt. Solon 



Keyser. 
Keyser, 



Va. 
Va. 



256 



BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 



Hiner, R. F 01-4 Franklin, W. Va. 

Holler, Hattie (Landes) 01-2 Roman 

Houff, Stella, 01-2, 03-4 Penrose 

Hulvey, Leighton, 01-4 Bridgewater 

Hamrick, Tessa, 01-2 Mt. Sidney 

Herr, I. L., 01-2 Limeton 

Hassler, G. M., 02-3 Keezletown 

Harris, Elizabeth 02-3 Annex 

Harnsberger, Belle 02-3 Spring Creek 

Hale, Roscoe, 02-4 Bridgewater 

Hickman, Sallie, 02-3 Warm Springs 

Hickman, Brownie, 02-3 "Warm Springs 

Hamilton, Graham, 02-3 Mossy Creek 

Hamilton, Cornelia, 02-3 Mossy Creek 

Hollen, Thomas B 02-3 Bridgewater 

Hulvey, Sallie, 02-3 Bridgewater 

Hinton, Mollie B., 02-3 Harrisonburg 

Hupp, B. F., 02-3 Forestville 

Hamilton, J. W., 02-3 Montebello 

Huffman, Kittie, 02-4 Broadway 

Hildebrand, E. T., 02-3 Bridgewater 

Heatwole, Irvin O., 03-4 Mt. Clinton 

Hinegardner, W. C 03-4 Goods Mill 

Hollar, D. M., 03-4 Timberville 

Huff, B. W., 03-4 Fort Defiance 

Hale, Fleeta, 03-4 Nokesville 

Hanks, T. F., 03-4 Bridgewater 

Hassbarger, Lillie, 03-4 Mt. Sidney 

Hoover, Chas. B., 03-4 Burktown 

Ikenberry, L. D., 86-7, 88-90 Gogginsville 

Ikenberry, J. W., 88-90 Gogginsville 

Irvine, Gussie, 93-03 Bridgewater 

Jacobs, Cora A. (Myers), ...82-6 Bridgewater 

Jones, F. W., 83-5 Bridgewater 

Jones, Lula, 84-5 Bridgewater 

Judy, J. N 85-7 Peru, W. Va. 

Jones, Bessie (Hensel), 92-3 Doe Hill 

Jones, E. K 92-3 Bridgewater 

Johnson, A. J., 93-4 Spring Creek 

Jones, Ethel A., 93-5 Bridgewater 

Judy, Clara M 95-7 Peru, W. Va. 

James, B. W., 96-7 Mossy Creek 

Jordan, Maude 99-00 Vanderpool 

Koiner, Mollie (Croushorn), .80-1 Spring Creek 

Koiner, Joseph M., 80-1 Spring Creek 

Kagey, Sallie A. (Holsinger), 82-3 Bridgewater 

Kagey, B. Fannie, 82-3, 84-5 Bridgewater 

Kagey, Jennie (Hale), ..83-4, 85-6 Bridgewater 

Karicofe, S. N., 83-5 Stover 

Kinzie, Sina L. (Garst) 84-5 Troutville 

Keiffer, W. H, 84-5 Dayton 

Kinkeade, J. J., 84-5 New Hampden 

Kline, L. W., 85-6 Midland 

Kibler, Delia V. (Atkinson), 86-9 Bridgewater 

Kline, C. E., 86-7 Braddock, Md. 

Kinzie, T. D 87-9 Troutville 

Kline, Bertha, 87-8 Warrenton Junction 



Franklin, W. Va. 
Staunton 
Penrose 
Bridgewater 



Keezletown 
Annex 

Spring Creek 
Bridgewater 
Warm Springs 
Warm Springs 
Mossy Creek 
Mossy Creek 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Harrisonburg 



Broadway 

Bridgewater 

Mt. Clinton 

Goods Mill 

Timberville 

Fort Defiance 

Nokesville 

Bridgewater 

Mt. Sidney 

Burktown 

N. Manchester, Ind. 

Daleville 

Bridgewater 

Manassas 

Newport News 

Bridgewater 

Petersburg, W. Va. 

Alpena, W. Va. 

Harrisonburg 

Elkton 

Shenandoah 

Peru, W. Va. 

Clarksbvirg, W. Va. 

Vanderpool 

Waynesboro 

Dayton, Ohio 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Tekoa, Wash. 

Stover 

Salem 

Dayton 



Newport News 
Troutville 



STUDENT ROSTKK AND DIRFXTORY. 



257 



Kronk, Fannie E 87-8 

Keim, J. J 88-9 

Klein, W. H. 88-9 

Kinzie, C. W 89-90 

Keim, W. H 89-90 

Kersh, W. C 89-90 

Karicofe, Daisie, 90-3 

Karicofe, L. S 81-3 

Kline, Susan (Turner) 93-4 

Kagey, D. S 95-6, 98-9 

Koontz, Pearl (Rosenberger), 95-7 

Koontz, C. E 95-6 

Koontz, Lester J 97-9, 00-1 

Kaetzel, Prank C 99-03 

Kendig, Robert 99-01 

Keener, Henry B 00-1 

Kieffer, Alonzo S 00-1 

Knicely. Beulah 00-2 

Koontz, Hattie, 00-1 

Kiser, Ollie 00-1 

Kyger, lAiIa, 01-3 

Kiser, Emma 03-4 

Lough, Isaac L 81-2 

Lowman, Verde 82-3 

Lehman, Fannie 83-4 

Loose, Lizzie 83-4, 93-4 

Lehman, G. W 83-4 

Long, D. S. 83-5, 94-5 

Lambert, T. J., 84-5 

Lyon, W. M 84-5, 90-1 

Link, Addie (Hudson) 85-6 

Leatherman, Sarah C 85-6 

Leatherman, Maggie J., 85-6, 89-90 

Long, C. E 85-6 

Layman, Cassie M. (Bow- 
man) 86-8 

Layman, Nannie (Doll) 86-7 

Layman, J. T., 87-8 

Leonard, Cora 87-8 

Leonard, Kate 87-8 

Long, M. W 87-8 

Lantz, Carrie, 88-9 

Layman, Ida (Ikenberry), . . . 90-1 
Layman, Carrie (Spiggle), ..90-1 

Lyon, Mrs. Fannie S 90-1 

Linn, Sadie (Miller), ...90-1. 92-3 

Landes, B. S 93-5 

Landes, Augusta 93-4, 02-3 

Layman, Berta L 93-5 

Layman. Jennie 93-4 

Lint, S. S 93-4 

Long, Isaac S., 95-9 

Lightner, S. Nora (Trout), ..96-8 

Liller, Niota E 98-9 

Lincoln, Gertrude 98-9 

LLskey, Alma M. (Heatwole). 99-00 
Leatherman, E. A 99-04 



Toms Brook 

Elklick, Pa. 

Elklick. Pa. 

Troutville 

Elklick, Pa. 

Milnesville 

Stovers Shop 

Stovers Shop 

Broadway 

Dayton 

Athlone 

I..ipscomb 

North River 

Gapland, Md. 

Bridgewater 

Hagerstown, Md. 

Dayton 

Bridgewater 

North River 

Brandywine, W. Va. 

Port Republic 

Franklin, W. Va. 

Spring Creek 

Bridgewater 

Bonsack 

Bridgewater 

Bonsack 

Bridgewater 

Dry Run, W. Va. 

Greenland, W. Va. 

Bridgewater 

Purgitsville, W. Va. 

Purgitsville, W. Va. 

Goods Mill 

Trinity 

Coiners Spring 

Daleville 

Coyners Store 

Coyners Store 

Lacey Springs 

Mechanicstown, Md. 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Union Bridge, Md. 

Virginia 

Harrisonburg 

Bridgewater 

Coiners Spring 

Coiners Spring 

Myersdale, Pa. 

Goods Mill 

Virginia 

Purgitsville, W. Va. 

Athlone 

Harrisonburg 

Old Fields, W. Va. 



Deceased 



Troutville 

Milnesville 

Stovers Shop 

Stovers Shop 

Genoa 

Dayton 

Broadway 

Roanoke 

Deceased 

Osceola Mills, Pa. 

Stuarts Draft 

Hagerstown, Md. 

Dayton 

Harrisonburg 

North River 

Brandywine. W. Va. 

Chicago, 111. 

Franklin, 'W. Va. 

Spring Creek 

Deceased 

New York City 

Bridgewater 
Gaithersburg, Md. 
Sergeantsville, N. J. 
Ft. Defiance 



Fairfield 
Quicksburg 
New Market 



Melrose 

Trinity 

Trinity 

Sergeantsville, N. J. 

Harrisonburg 

Harrisonburg 

Bridgewater 

Deceased 



Anklesvar, India 
Clifton Forge 
Purgitsville, W. Va. 

Hai'risonburg 

Old Fields. W. Va. 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



Lough, A. D., 99-02 

Long, A. E., 99-02, 03-4 

Lumsden, C. H., 01-2 

Long, Homer W., 01-3 

Long, L. B 

Long, I. J., 

Landes, Russell, 02-4 

Lamb, C. F., 03-4 

Leatherman, O. A 



02-3 
02-3 



.03-4 



Long, Hattie S., 03-4 



M. 



Long, Mattie 

Long, J. D., 

Long, Elmer 03-4 



.03-4 
.02-4 



Lovegrove, H. C, . 

Miller, J. J 

McLaughlin, H. P., 
McCall, A. L., 



.03-4 
.80-1 
.80-2 
.80-2 

Miller, M. B., 80-2 

Miller, M. F., 80-2 

Miller, E. X., 80-4 

McCall, Ella (Hoy) 81-2 

Miller, J. William, 81-2 

Moomaw, O. Ella (Leedy), ..82-3 
Miller, Hettie M. (Vangun- 

dy) 82-5, 87-9 

Miller, V. L 82-8 

Miller, Jennie 83-4 

Miller, Mattie (Garst), 83-4 

Moomaw, Virginia (Jamison), 83-4 
Marshall, M. Belle (Keezell), 

83-5, 89-90 

Myers, E. R 83-4 

Myers, D. B 83-4 

Moomaw, George. C, 83-5 

Metz, D. O., 83-5 

Michael, Eva V 84-6 

Myers, Marj^ E 84-6 

Michael, J. H., 84-6 

Myers, R. E. L., 84-5 

Michael, Addle F., 85-6 

Miller, J. W. C 85-90 

Miller, Lelia S. (Neff), 85-91 

Marshall, Julia 85-6 

Maphis, Bertie (Ritenour), ..85-8 

Miller, H. C, 85-6 

Mathias, G. V., 85-6 



Miller, Flory M., 86-7 

Myers, J. W., 86-7, 88-9, 91-2 

Miller, Ernest J., 86-7, 88-9 

Miller, E., 87-8 

Miller, H 87-8 

Miller, J 87-8 

Moomaw, Berta V. (Nining- 

er), 87-8 Roanoke 

Moomaw, W. H 87-8 Roanoke 

Mumaw, W. H 87-8 Mt. Jackson 



Ft. Seybert, W. Va. 

Meyerhoeffers Store 

Naffs 

Meyerhoeffers Store 

Meyerhoeffers Store 

Port Republic 

Bridgewater 

Waynesboro 

Old Fields, W. Va. 

Goods Mill 

Spring Creek 

Spring Creek 

Bridgewater 

Stuarts Draft 

Greenmount 

Spring Creek 

Sangerville 

Spring Creek 

Spring Creek 

Bridgewater 

Sangerville 

Bridgewater 

Roanoke 

Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Cloverdale 

Bridgewater 

Ottobine 

New Hope 

Roanoke 

Johns ville, Md. 

Mt. Solon 

Timberville 

Goods Mill 

Ottobine 

Goods Mill 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Mt. Jackson 

L^nion Bridge, Md. 

Howards Lick, W. 

Va. 
Bridgewater 
Greenmount 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Greenmount 



Ft. Seybert, W. Va. 
Port Republic 

Port Republic 
Washington, D. C. 
Port Republic 
Bridgewater 
Waynesboro 
Old Fields, W. Va. 
Goods Mill 
Spring Creek 
Spring Creek 
'Bridgewater 
Stuarts Draft 

Deceased 
Deceased 
Spring Creek 
Sangerville 
Bridgewater 
Staunton 
Bridgewater 
Centerview, Mo. 

Neosho Rapids, Ks. 

Bridgewater 

Salem^ 

Roanoke 

Roanoke 

Mt. Sidney 



Dublin 
Johnsville, Md. 



Timberville 



Roanoke 
Mt. Jackson 
Deceased 



Mathias, W. Va. 



Edom 
Roanoke 



Roanoke 
Roanoke 
Mt. Clifton 



STUDENT ROSTF.K AM) DIRECTORY. 



^59 



Myers, J. 87-8 

Myers, Sallie V. (Smucker). 87-8 

Marks. T. H 88-9 

May. J. S 88-9 

Miller, J. D 88-9, 92-4, 98-01 

Miller, Fannie 88-9 

Mohler. Harry B 88-9 

Myers, J. M 88-90. 91-4 

Miller, J. E 89-90 

Miller, R. Minor 89-90 

Miller, Luther 89-90 

Mclntyre, J. K 89-92 

Myers, C. S 89-90 

Mathias, Samuel 89-90 

May. J. Luther 89-90 

McMahon, Odas J. 89-90 

McMahon, Irvin A 89-90 

Miller, Lottie L., 90-1, 92-02, 0:!-4 
Mewburn, Dora (Cornell). ...90-1 

Mewbuni. Willie 90-1 

Miller, K. F 90-1 

Mar.shall, Thomas 90-1 

Mclntyre. Nannie J. (Lyle). 90-2 

McXair, J. R 91-3 

Miller, C. Agnes (Shaver), ..91-4 

Miller, D. S 91-2 

MiCann, Mary L 92-4 

McKinney, L. Abbie (Flory), 

92-4. 95-6 

McKinney, J. C 92-4 

Messick, R. Claude 92-7 

Miller. E. R 92-4 

Miller. O. W 92-4 

Miller, J. G 92-4 

Miller, I. A 92-3 

Myers. Annie C. (McKinney), 

92-3, 94-5 

Magann, J. Channing 93-4 

McLeod, Agnes A 93-4. 00-04 

Meyerhoeffer, Annie E. 

(Long) 93-4 

Miller, J. Thomas 93-5 

Miller. Mrs. Ida M 93-6 

Miller, B. F 93-4 

Miller, M. Oliver 93-04 

Myers, Clara (Swank) 93-04 

Marshall, Angella 94-02 

Miller. Edna. D., 94-5, 96-01, 03-4 

:\liller. Jeremiah 94-5 

Miller. D. S 95-6 

Miller, A. W 95-8 

Miller, Hattie F 95-7 

May, R. C 95-8, 02-3 

McKinney, Minnie E. 

(AVright) 95-6. 97-8 

Meyers, Ida (Dove) 95-6 

Mo.vers. Renjjimin 95-7 



Broadway 

Timberville 

Brownsburg 

Mt. Crawford 

Spring Creek 

Ottobine 

Dillsburg. Pa. 

Timberville 

Virginia 

Bridgewater 

Ottobine 

Jonesboro. Tenn. 

Mt. Crawford 

Mathias. W. Va. 

Virginia 

West Virginia 

West ^'irginia 

Bridgewater 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Pennsylvania 

Bridgewater 

Jonesboro, Tcun. 

Stovers Shop 

Moores Store 

Bridgewater 

Alton. W. Va. 

Hoods Mill, Md. 
Hoods Mill. Md. 
Bridgewater 
Spring Creek 
Linganore. Md. 
Weyers Cave 
Stover 

Mt. Crawford 
Koiners Store 
Bridgewater 

Mt. Crawford 

Sangerville 

Bridgewater 

Sangerville 

Bridgewater 

Greenmount 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Lost River. W. Va. 

Washington. D. C. 

Stonewall 

Peach Grove 

Dovesville 

Hoods Mill. Md. 

Dovesville 

rovesville 



Timberville 
Nokesville 



Richmond 
Deceased 



Cando. N. Dak. 



Roanoke 
Ottobine 
Jonesboro. 
Cando. N. 



Tenn. 
Dak. 



Mathias. W. Va. 



Bridgewater 

Harrisonburg 

Bridgewater 
Johnson City, Tenn. 
New York City 
Moores Store 
Deceased 



Nokesville 
Woodbine, Md. 
Port Republic 
Bridgewater 
Keyser, W. Va. 
Waverly, Wash. 



Woodbine. Md. 

Deceased 

Bridgewater 

Dayton 

Fredonia. Kans. 
Moores Store 
Fairfax 
Bridgewater 
Singerglen 
Bridgewater 
Bristow 



l-andis 
Deceased 



Bridse water 



26o 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



McGuire, C. W 95-6 

McGuire, Fannie, 95-7 

Myers, J. C., 96-00 

Miller, Howard R., 96-7 

Miller, W. S., 96-8 

Miller, N. J., 96-8 

Mullendore, D. D., 96-9 

Michael, W. W 96-9 

Miller, Lenna G 96-8 

Miller, Ora K., ..96-8, 99-01, 03-4 

Miller, Warren F 96-04 

Myers, Horwood P 96-9 

Myers, Williette R., 96-7 

Myers, Weldon T., 97-01 

Miller, Albert W 97-04 

May, F. H., 97-8 

McKinney, A. B 97-00 

Martin, C. W., 98-9, 00-1 

McMillan, Eunice, 98-9 

Miller, Carrie R 98-01 

Miller, Edith A., 98-00, 01-4 

Miller, Minor W 98-03 

Miller, Oscar S., 98-02, 03-4 

Miller, S. Nora (Craun) 98-00 

Miller, Verdie "V. (Showa.l- 

ter) 98-00 

Miller, William H 98-04 

Myers, Mrs. Nannie V. 98-9 

Myers, Walter A., 99-04 

Mauzy, Clara G 99-00 

Miller, John W 99-04 

Miller, Annie E., 99-01, 02-4 

Miller, Z. Annie, 99-00 

Miller, Ella E 99-04 

Milstead, Lizzie, 99-01 

Miller, DeWitt, 99-00, 01-4 

Miller, Otho W., 99-03 

Maxwell, Tessie (Richcreek), 

99-00 

Martin, J. Harry, 00-3 

Miller, Ernest W 00-2 

Myers, Mamie K., 00-2, 03-4 

Messick, William, 00-3 

Miller, Bertha, 00-4 

Miller, Delphia, 00-4 

Miller, Elmer T 00-4 

Miller, Mattie, 00-4 

Miller, William E., 00-1 

Miller. Emma R 00-2 

Mullenax, A. D., 00-1 

Martin, Mrs. C. W., 00-1 

Milstead, Pearl, 00-1 

Miller, Samuel C, 00-1 

Myers, William H., 00-1 

Miller, Carey, 01-4 

Miller, Laura E., 01-3 

Moyers, S. A 01-2 



Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Broadway 

Mt. Crawford 

Ottobine 

Ottobine 

Gapland, Md. 

Milnesville 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Broadway 

Bridgewater 

Dovesville 

Hoods Mill, Md. 

Martin, W. Va. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Broadway 

New Hampden 

Knightly 

Harrisonburg 

Sangerville 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Cearfoss, Md. 

Goods Mill 

Broadway 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Oak Grove, D. C 

Spring Creek 

Crabbottom 

Martin, W. "Va. 

Bridgewater 

Knightly 

Clifton Station 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Criders 



Bridgewater 

Collegeville, Pa. 

Portsmouth 

Portsmouth 

Gapland, Md. 

Boone, W. Va. 

Bristow 

Bristow 

Bridgewater 

Manassas 

Manassas 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Dovesville 

Woodbine, Md. 

Martin, W. Va. 

Moores Store 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Dale Enterprise 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Broadway 

New Hampden 

Moscow, Idaho 

Harrisonburg 

Sangerville 

Bridgewater 

Washington, Pa. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 
Hagerstown, Md. 
Baltimore, Md. 
Broadway 
Port Republic 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 

Spring Creek 

Crabbottom 

Deceased 

Washington, Pa. 

New Hope 

Legato 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Criders 



STUDENT ROSTER AND DIRECTORY. 



261 



Miller. Homer C 01-2 

Maxwell, J. W 01-2 

Markwood, J. D., 01-2 

Mcl.eod, Audrey 02-3 

Moore. T. W 02-3 

Myers, Carl 02-4 

Moyers, S. Loy 02-4 

Moyers, Delia B 02-4 

Myers, Lena, 02-4 

Miller, J. Ernest 02-4 

Miller, Herman C 02-3 

Miller, Carrie 02-3 

Messiok. Louis C 02-4 

Martin, P. Lesher 03-4 

Miller, Chloe H 03-4 

Miller, Arthur B 03-4 

Miller, Verdie S 03-4 

Miller, Lewis, 03-4 

Miller, Houston 03-4 

Myers, Fred P 03-4 

Myers, Arthur R. 03-4 

Myers, H. F 03-4 

Myers, Nellie B 03-4 

Miller, Vada, 03-4 

Mouse, Phebe 03-4 

Mouse, Pearl 03-4 

Miller, Hurley U 03-4 

Manear, Marie 03-4 

Myers, Isaac D 03-4 

Nicholas, Olive B 82-3, 84-5 

Norford, Susie A 84-7 

Nininger, Lelia V. (Layman), 

87-8 

Nusbaum, E. H 88-91 

Neff, E. A 89-90 

Newham, Ada 89-90 

Nininger, Nevada (Layman), 90-1 

Neff, Minnie B. (Flory) 92-3 

Nusbaum, E. T. 93-5 

Niswander, J. F 94-7 

Neff, Katie 95-6 

Neff, Fannie R 95-6 

Neff, Miriam, 95-6 

Neff, Cammie 98-9 

Naff, E. D 99-00, 01-2 

Nine, Garfield, 00-1 

Nine, Ora 00-1, 02-4 

Neff. E. E 01-3 

Neff, Caroline V 01-2 

Naff, H. S 02-4 

Neff, Lelia B. (Neff) 02-3 

Norford, Elsie 03-4 

Norford, William E 03-4 

Owen, N. P 84-5 

Overholt, George H 94-5 

Oney, Elbert E., 00-1 

Ogg, Reginald, 01-3 



Spring Creek 
Bridgewater 
Old Fields, W. Va, 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Dovesville 
Dovesville 
Penn Laird 
Sangerville 
Goods Mill 
Bridgewater 
Mt. Clinton 
Hagerstow^n, Md. 
Port Republic 
Port Republic 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 
Harrisonburg 
Ottobine 
Clifton Station 
Broadway 
Bridgewater 
Horton, W. Va. 
Horton, W. Va. 
Gortner, Md. 
Clarksburg, W. Va. 
Harrisonburg 
Milton, W. Va. 
Earlysville 

Cloverdale 

Linganore, Md. 

Quicksburg 

West Virginia 

Virginia 

Quicksburg 

Linganore, Md. 

Milnesville 

Melrose 

Quicksburg 

Long Glade 

Melrose 

Naffs 

Gormania, W. Va. 

Gormania, W. Va. 

Forestville 

Timberville 

Naffs 

Quicksburg 

Eastham 

Eastham 

Philadelphia. Pa. 

Frankford, W. Va. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 



Spring Creek 

Stokesville 

Moorefleld, W. Va. 

Bridgewater 

Winston, N. C. 

Bridgewater 

Dovesville 

Dovesville 

Penn Laird 

Sangerville 

Pocahontas 

Bridgewater 

Mt. Clinton 

Hagerstown. Md. 

Port Republic 

Port Republic 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Harrisonburg 

Ottobine 

Clifton Station 

Broadway 

Bridgewater 

Horton, W. Va. 

Horton, W. Va. 

Gortner, Md. 

Clarksburg, W. Va. 

Harrisonburg 

Russellville, Ark. 



Roanoke 

Quicksburg 

Cloverdale 
Alyea, Wash. 

Malaga, Cal. 

Keezletown 

Quicksburg 

Waynesville. Ohio 

Union Bridge, Md. 

Gormania, W. Va. 

Gormania, W. Va. 

Fairfax 

Timberville 

Naffs 

Quicksburg 

Eastham 

Eastham 

Hinton, W. Va. 
T\^ashington, D. C. 



262 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



Ocheltree, Stella V., 01-2 Spitler 

Oney, Maggie, 02-4 Bridgewater 

Oney, Willie, 02-4 Bridgewater 

Otto, Lester J 02-3 Sharpsburg, Md. 

Phares, Mollie E. (Ci-omer», 82-3 Clover Hill 
Perry, Charles B., S2-3. 85-6, 88-90 Bridgewater 

Pence, Joseph 84-7 Meyerhoeffers Store 

Pence, Samuel, 84-8 Meyerhoeffers Store 

Price, R. E. L., 84-5 New Market 

Pursley, W. T., 84-7. 89-90 Saltpeter Cave 

Pursley, J. W., 86-92 Saltpeter Cave 

Pursley, Mrs. Mattie, 87-91 Saltpeter Cave 

Patterson, H. G., 88-90 Spring Creek 

Perry, Nellie 88-91, 92-3 Bridgewater 

Perry, Emma (Coffman), ..88-91 Bridgewater 

Perry, Ernest, 88-91. 92-3 Bridgewater 

Pool, Jennie 88-90 Bridgewater 

Pursley, C. S. 88-90 Saltpeter Cave 

Pursley, D. C, 88-9 Saltpeter Cave 

Pannell, Willie, 89-90 Virginia 

Pannell, Prank, 89-90 Virginia 

Propes, Carrie (Shaver) 90-1 Virginia 

Phebus, J. F., 91-3 New Market, Md. 

Patterson, Emma (Guyer). ..92-3 Fairfield 
Patterson, Willie M., ..92-3, 94-5 Fairfield 

Priser, D. F 92-3 Johnsville, O. 

Pence, M. R., 94-7 Mt. Crawford 

Proffit, Mary 94-6 Bridgewater 

Retry, C. G., 99-01 Port Republic 

Patterson, Bruce D.. 00-1 Marlbrook 

Pence, Hensell E., 00-2 Mt. Crawford 

Pope, Fletcher L., 01-3 Ft. Seybert, W. Va. 

Proctor, W. M., 01-2 Mt. Crawford 

Pugh, Sidney M. (Aldhizer). .01-2 Broadway 

Parker, John F., 02-3 Jumping Branch, W. 

Va. 

Poindexter, B. C, 02-4 Glade Hill 

Painter, W. M., 02-4 Koontz 

Pannell, W. T., Jr .03-4 Lindhurst 

Powell, Elizabeth, 03-4 Montevideo 

Pope, Geo. E., 03-4 Ft. Seybert, W. Va. 

Ritchie, C. W., 80-1 Rushville 

Rivercomb, J. W 80-2 Ottobine 

Riggle, Blanche A. (Yates), 

82-3, 84-5 Bridgewater 

Ralston, I. N., 82-6 Mt. Solon 

Rinker, C. E., 82-3 Mt. Clifton 

Rankin, B. J., 82-3 Dorrance, Kan. 

Rinehart, H. G., 84-5 Union Bridge, Md. 

Robertson, R. D., 84-6 Montebello 

Roop, D. M., 84-6 Frizzellburg, Md. 

Rowe, E. May (Harshman), 85-6 Ringgold, Md. 

Ramsburg, J. H, 85-6 Frederick City, Md. 

Roop, C. E., 85-7 Frizzellburg, Md. 

Ralston, J. E., 86-9, 91-2 Mt. Solon 

Root, Rosie, 87-8 Staunton 

Ruff, Ressie D., S7-S, 89-90 Bridgewater 



Mt. Sidney 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 



New York City 
Port Republic 
Port Republic 
St. Louis, Mo. 
Saltpeter Cave 
Chicago, 111. 
Chicago, 111. 
Spring Creek 
Deceased 



Chicago, 111. 
Deceased 



Trinity 

Lynchburg 
Marlbrook 

St. Louis, Mo. 

Bridgewater 

Elgin, 111. 

Marlbrook 

Harrisonburg 

Ft. Seybert, W. Va. 

Mt. Crawford 

Broadway 

Jpg. Branch, W. Va. 

Glade Hill 

Koontz 

Lindhurst 

Montevideo 

Ft. Seybert, W. Va. 

Deceased 

Ottobine 

Little Rock, Ark. 
Mt. Solon 



Troy, Ohio 
Deceased 



Sheldon, Iowa 
Deceased 



STUDENT KOSTKK AND DIRECTORY. 



263 



Rusmi.sel, Laura, 87-8 

Rieley, W. R 88-90 

Reid. Doninie (Compiler), ...88-9 

Roberts, Harry 88-9 

Ral.ston. C. B 90-3 

Riner. Minnie (Duncan), ....91-2 

Rinehart, W. C 92-3 

Roller, Mrs. Birdie 93-5 

Roller. J. Samuel 93-4 

Roller, J. F 93-4 

Roller. Annie 93-4 

Rotligeb, Emma 94-8 

Raffensperger, Ella (Web- 
ster) 94-5 

Rieley, R. L 94-5, 96-7 

Roop. Amy Ij., 94-5 

Ruff. Jessie C 95-8 

Roller, C. W 97-8, 99-00, 02-3 

Roberts, S. B 97-8 

Rotligeb, B. E 97-8 

Rex, George I> 98-00 

Riclioreek, Archie I. 98-9 

Roller, S. Virginia 98-04 

Ri(l<lel. Clifford 99-00 

Rliodes. Arthur B 00-1 

Ringgold. Cora N 00-2 

Roller, Lorena 01-3 

Reeves, Axie M 01-2 

Reeves, Nicholas E 01-4 

Reeve.«, Otis M 01-2, 03-4 

Root, Lee Vata 01-2 

Rexrode, S. J 01-2 

Rice, Mary Sheldon 01-2 

Rothgeh. Mary 01-3 

Ringgold, J. H 02-3 

Roller. Joseph E 02-3 

Rolston, Katie Lee 02-3 

Ralston, Annie K., 02-3 

Rhodes, Daphne L 02-4 

Reubush, Edith A 02-4 

Roller, M. Edgar 03-4 

Rogers. Maggie, 03-4 

Ritchie, Delia May 03-4 

Rutherford. Nannie 03-4 

Shipman, James R 80-1 

Spitzer, Perry 80-1 

Spitler, N. A 80-2 

Skelton, S. D 80-2 

Sanger, W. 1 81-3 

Shaver, D. L., 81-2 

Shaver, G. F 81-2 

Stokes, M. Kate (Long) 

82-5, 86-9, 90-1 

Sanger. S. A 82-6, 87-8, 91-2 

Sanger, M. G., ...82-5, 88-91, 97-8 

Shaver, A. G 82-3 

Shriner, Eflfie G. (Royer), ...83-4 



Sangerville 
Troutville 
Rapps Mills 
Sams Creek, Md. 
Staunton 
Oak Hill. W. Va. 
Linwood. Md. 
Bridgewater 
New Market 
New Market 
New Market 
Massanutten 



Md. 



York. Pa. 

Lisbon 

Westminste 

Bi-idgewater 

New Market 

Sams Creek, Md. 

Massanutten 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Greenmount 

Spring Creek 

Mt. Crawford 

Mt. Solon 

Mt. Solon 

Mt. Solon 

Mossy Creek 

New Hampden 

Broadway 

Massanutten 

Spring Creek 

New Market 

Harrisonburg 

Harrisonburg 

Penn Laird 

Rockingham 

New Market 

Port Republic 

Dayton 

Harrisonburg 

Bridgewater 

Rushville 

Sangerville 

Ottobine 

River View, W 

Maurertown 

Maurertown 

Spring Creek 
Goods Mill 
Sangerville 
Maurertown 
I.,inwood, Md. 



Va. 



Troutville 
Staunton 



Oak Hill. W. Va. 
Union Bridge, Md. 
Bridgewater 
New Market 
Carrington, N. Dak. 
New Market 
Spokane, Wash. 



Md. 



Westminster, 
Bridgewater 
Keota, Iowa 

Fairfax 

Leesburg 

Deceased 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Roanoke 

Spring Creek 

Mt. Crawford 

Mt. Solon 

Mt. Solon 

Mt. Solon 

Mossy Creek 

Staunton 

Broadway 

Massanutten 

Spring Creek 

New Market 

Harrisonburg 

Harrisonburg 

Penn Laird 

Rockingham 

New Market 

Port Republic 

Dayton 

Harrisonburg 

Bridgewater 

Spring Creek 

Maryland 

Deceased 

Maurertown 

Richmond 



Bridgewater 
Oakton 
Sangerville 
Maurertown 
Surre>-, N. Dak. 



264 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



Showalter, Maggie C. (Houff), 

83-4 

Shorb, D. M 83-5 

Siple, J. F 83-4 

See, S. W., 84-5 

Siple, J. G 84-5 

Smucker, C. J. 84-6, 87-8 

Shriner, Rosie E:. (Utz), 85-6 

Schaffer, Carrie, 85-6 

Sanger, Lizzie (Johnson), .... 

85-6, 87-93 

Sanger, Mollie R. (Miller),.. 

85-6, 88-95 

Sanger, Lula V., 85-6, 87-96 

Simpson, Mamie (Bowman) . . 

85-6, 87-92 

Shank, E. R 85-6 

Simpson, J. W 85-90 

Stouffer, May L. (Snader), ..85-6 

Smucker, Laura (Garst) 86-8 

Simpson, A. J., 86-7 

Sheets, Minnie, 87-91, 92-3 

Stone, O. B., 87-9 

Strickler, Alice 87-9 

Scrogham, J. L., 88-9 

Senger, J. H., 88-9 

Shirley, R. L 88-9 

Spitler, D. N., 88-9 

Strickler, Willie 88-90 

Stutsman, F. M 88-90 

Sugar, A. J., 88-90 

Snader, S. J., 89-90 

Showalter, Ida 89-90 

Strough, Ella 90-2, 93-5 

Shickel, Mary E 90-1, 94-7 

Strough, James A., 90-6 

Shaver, S. A., 90-3 

Sanger, Willie T., 90-6 

Strough, Hubert M., ...90-4, 95-6 

Strough, Willie 90-1 

Strough, J. Frank 90-2, 93-5 

Strough, Howard P., 90-5 

Sanger, Minnie B. (Rodes), ..91-2 

Satterfield, J. R., 91-2 

Shaver, J. W., 91-2 

Smith, Emory W 91-2 

Spitzer, G. C, 91-2 

Snell, Louis A., 91-2 

Shaver, D. B., 92-4 

Sours, Hubert F 92-3 

Shaver, J. D 93-5, 96-7 

Shaver, Joseph F 93-6, 03-4 

Shirkey, M. M., 93-5 

Sniteman, Lydia V. (Stoner), 93-4 

Speck, Mattie, : 93-4 

Strough, B. H., 93-6 

Smucker, Sallie K. (Kiser), 94-6 



Mt. Crawford 
New Windsor, Md. 
Doe Hill 
Howards Lick, W. 

Va. 
McDowell 
Timberville 
Linwood, Md. 
Westminster, Md. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 
Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Singers Glen 

Bridgewater 

New Windsor, Md. 

Timberville 

Paxton 

Bridgewater 

Lovettsville 

Bridgewater 

Sampson 

Cherry Grove 

Massanutten 

Luray 

Leaksville 

Pittsburg, O. 

Havre de Grace, Md. 

New Windsor, Md. 

Virginia 

Bridgewater 

Virginia 

Bridgewater 

Troutville 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Fayetteville, W. Va. 

Oak Grove, Tenn. 

Troutville 

Baltimore, Md. 

Coyners Store 

Dayton 

Rockingham 

Long 

Friedens 

Friedens 

Cowans 

New Hope 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Timberville 



Linville 
Surrey, N. Dak. 

Mathias, W. Va. 

Timberville 

New Market, Md. 

South Bend, Ind. 

Bridgewater 
Chicago, 111. 

Mt. Jackson 
Memphis, Tenn. 
New York City 
New Windsor, Md. 
Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Roanoke 
Staunton 

New Market 
Stonyman 
Leaksville 
Washington, D. C. 
Baltimore, Md. 
Deceased 

Crimora 

Uniontown, Pa. 

Crimora 

Troutville 

South Bend, Ind. 

Crimora 

Crimora 

Menlo Park, Cal. 

Seattle, Wash. 

Bays, W. Va. 

Oak Grove, Tenn. 

Troutville 

Baltimore, Md. 

Harrisonburg 

Lorain, Ohio 

Long 

Moores Store 
Penn Laird 
Cowans 

Bridgewater 

Crimora 

Bridgewater 



STUDENT R0STI:K AND DIRECTORY. 



265 



Sellers. Grace 94-5 

Shaver. E. J.. 94-5 

Shaver, Nannie C. (Hinegard- 

ner) 94-6 

Showalter, W. J 94-5 

Silling, Bertha (Brown) 94-6 

Snell, Lucy B 94-5 

Spitzer, O. P 94-5 

Stover, Cora (Wine), 94-5 

Stover, J. P 94-5 

Sanger. W. A., 95-9 

Sanger. L. C, 95-01 

Sharpes, J. S 95-8 

Senger, I.saac C 95-6, 98-00 

Snell, J. C, 95-7 

Spader, Annie 95-6 

Sanger, I.ina E 96-8, 99-00 

Showalter, Effle V. (Long). 96-8 

Sellers. Tressa (Unger) 96-02 

Stidley. J. R. T 96-7 

Stoner, J. S., 96-7 

Sharpes. Mrs. J. S 96-7 

StricKier. R. E. L 97-00 

Showalter, Ottie F. (Myers), 97-9 

Shirey, Annie M 97-8 

Simpson, Jennie Lee. ..97-9, 01-2 

Shirkey. C. R 97-8 

Sellers. H. B 97-8, 01-4 

Spitzer, Bertha A 98-00 

Sanger. Bertie M. (Wampler) 98-9 

Shirkey, .1. E 98-00 

Spitzer, Atha M., 98-9, 00-2 

Stoutamyer, E. V 98-9 

Sanger, W. H 99-04 

Shenk, Bessie M 99-02 

Strickler. S. V 99-00. 03-4 

Strickler, H. M 99-04 

Sipe. Irene 99-04 

Sipe, Herbert B 99-04 

Sipe, Edgar 99-04 

Showalter, L. W 99-01 

Sites, J. C 99-00 

Staats, Rosa B 99-00 

Sheets, I. E 99-01 

Sauble C. Tempie 99-00 

Swartz. Lucy 99-00 

Showalter, Jonas D 00-1 

Simmons. Hazel 00-4 

Simmons, Marion 00-4 

Sipe. Jennings 00-4 

Sipe, Nellie C 00-4 

Snell, C. Newton 00-3 

Spitler, Louis 00-2 

Steigle, David R 00-1 

Stickley, C. V., 00-1 

Showalter, Maude E., ..00-2. 03-4 
Showalter, Sallie C 00-1 



Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Friederis 


Penn Laird 


Friedens 


Timberville 


Dale Enterprise 


Washington, D. C 


Bridgewater 


Maysville. Kv. 


Dayton 


Clarksburg, w. Vi 


Bridgewater 


St. Louis, Mo. 


Edgemont, Md. 


Fruitdale, Ala. 


Edgemont. Md. 


Mt. Morris, III. 


Bridgewater 


Butte. Mont. 


Sangerville 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Harrisonburg 


Linville 


Linville 


Rockingham 


Los Angeles. Cal. 


Mt. Crawford 


Mt. Crawford 


Bridgewater 


Harrisonburg 


Scott.«! Ford 


Anklesvar. India 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Orkney Springs 


Orkney Springs 


Westminster, Md. 




Bridgewater 


Harrisonburg 


New Market 


North Fork, W. Va. 


Scotts Ford 


Bridgewater 


Goods Mill 


Washington, D. C. 


Bridgewater 


Waynesboro 


Cowans 


(-'owans 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Mayland 


Broadway 


Hinton 


Weyers Cave 


Cowans 


Cowans 


Mayland 


Broadway 


Milnesville 




Scotts Ford 


Elizabethtown, Pa. 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


New Market 


New Market 


New Market 


New Market 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Dale Enterprise 


Dale Enterprise 


Petersburg, W. Va. 




Mt. Hope. W. Va. 




Mt. Sidney 


Deceased 


Baltimore. Md. 


Chicago, 111. 


Alonzaville 




Port Republic 


Port Norfolk 


Bridgewater 


Academy, W. Va. 


Bridgewater 


Academy, W. Va. 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Dayton 


Calla. Ohio 


Bridgewater 




Harrisonburg 


Stokesville 


Goods Mill 




Bridgewater 


Bridgewater 


Dale Enterprise 


Dale Enterprise 



266 



BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 



Silling, Ollie (Helms), 00-1 Dayton 

Showalter, Pearl M., 01-3 Scotts Ford 

Sanger, C. D., . . . . 01-4 Sangerville 

Shaffer, Jacob B., 01-3 Singers Glen 

Shaver, Ruth E., 01-3 Mt. Sidney 

Snell, George A., 01-2 Rockingham 

Snider, J. C 01-3 Mathias. W. Va. 

Spitzer, S. L 01-2 Bridgewater 

Steigel, W. L., 01-2 Harrisonburg 

Switzer, Lottie D., 01-2 Mt. Crawford 

Saufley, Ressie W., 01-2 Stonewall 

Sigafoose, Helen M., 01-2 Bridgewater 

Soar, E). W., 01-2 Audubon. Iowa 

Strickler, Ernest H., 02-3 Timberville 

Sanger, EfRe E., 02-3 Sangerville 

Shipman, M. Agnes, 02-4 Bridgewater 

Spitzer, Lertie R., 02-3 Buena Vista 

Spitzer, Louella 02-3 Buena Vista 

Showalter, E. May 02-3 Singers Glen 

Sites, Sudie 02-3 Petersburg, W. Va. 

Sanger, S. S 02-3 Fayetteville, W. Va. 

Sherfey, L. L., 02-3 Ottobine 

Showalter, W. E., 02-3 Port Republic 

Sanger, Jacob E., 03-4 Bridgewater 

Shaffer, J. B., 03-4 Valley Furnace, W. 

Va. 

Shull, Lula v., 03-4 Ottobine 

Simmons, Clyo, 03-4 Bridgewater 

Shaver, Elsie, 03-4 Bridgewater 

Sipe, Ethel, 03-4 Bridgewater 

Simmons, Ollie J., 03-4 Franklin, W. Va. 

Siple, Maude 03-4 Ft. Seybert, W. Va. 

Simmons, Minnie 03-4 Roman 

Thomas, B. F., 80-1 Spring Creek 

Thomas, Abram S., 80-1, 92-4, 97-8 Spring Creek 

Thomas, P. S., 80-1 Spring Creek 

Thomson, W. A., 86-7 Bristersburg 

Thomas, J. C, SS-9 Dayton 

Thompson, Rosa L., 88-9 Thompsons Mills 

Thompson, Arthur C, 88-90 Bridgewater 

Thompson, L. Royer, 88-90 Bridgewater 

Thompson, Warren R., 88-90 Bridgewater 

Thompson, Ida M., 88-90 Bridgewater 

Thompson, Laurence R., ...88-90 Bridgewater 

Trout, Lula O., 88-90, 95-7 Bedford City 

Turk, J. "W., 88-9 Bridgewater 

Ta,ylor, Viola, 89-91 Bridgewater 

Trout, J. D 89-90 Virginia 

Thomas, Lizzie S., 90-6 Bridgewater 

Thomas, Ida R., 90-6 Bridgewater 

Thomas, Luther S., ....90-6, 98-9 Bridgewater 

Turk, Gleaves, 92-4 Bridgewater 

Trout, C. E., 94-6 Bedford City 

Thomas, H. F., 95-7 Rushville 

Trout, H. E 95-6 Bedford City 

Templeman, B. B 96-8 Bi'idgewater 

Turner, J. C, 96-8 Genoa 



Dayton 

Port Republic 

Sangerville 

Mt. Sidney 
Rockingham 
Mathias, W. Va. 
Michigan 
Stokesville 
Mt. Crawford 

Stokesville 

Timberville 
Sangerville 
Bridgewater 
Buena Vista 
Buena Vista 
Singers Glen 

Fayetteville, W. Va. 
Ottobine 
Harrisonburg 
Bridgewater 

V. F., W. Va. 

Ottobine 

Academy, W. Va. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Franklin, W. Va. 

Ft. Seybert, W. Va. 

Roman 

Deceased 

Spring Creek 

Harrisonburg 

Dayton 



Norristown, 


Pa. 


Washington, 


D. C. 


Collegeville, 


Pa. 


Collegeville, 


Pa. 


Collegeville, 


Pa. 


Hollins 




Deceased 




Canonsburg, 


Pa. 


Deceased 




Bridgewater 




Bridgewater 




Oldtown, Md 




Bridgewater 




Roanoke 




Dayton 




Los Angeles, 


Cal 


Bridgewater 




Genoa 





STUDENT ROSTKK AND DIRECTORY. 



267 



Thuma, Carlos R 96-04 

Thomas. O. W 9S-9, 01-4 

Tusing. Rebecca 99-01 

Thuma, Roxie 99-02 

Thomas, Jacob M 99-00 

Thomas, Nina E. (Garber), ..00-3 
Tompleman, J. Percy. ..01-2. 03-4 

Turner, Emma J. 01-2, 03-04 

Trussell, Lizzie 01-4 

Thomas, Katie 02-3 

Thomas, Bertha 02-3 

Thomas, Walter S 02-3 

Trobaugh, H. L 02-3 

Templeman. Arthur K 03-4 

Thomas, Leonard 03-4 

Thomas, Eva 03-4 

Utz, C. M 87-9 

Utz, Calvin M 90-2, 93-5 

Utz, H. Hansbrough. . . 90-2, 93-5 

Utz. Novella E 91-3 

Utz, Almira J 94-5 

Vint, B 80-1 

Veacli, John A 97-8 

Wenger, Sue C 80-1 

Weaver, M. D 80-2 

Whitescarver, Massie 81-2 

Wrigiit. Fannie E. (Miller), 

82-3, 84-5, 88-9 

Wise. Jennie (Brown) 82-3 

Wine. AVilliam M 82-4, 8S-9 



Wise. Hensel 82-3 

Wise. Hiram J 82-4, 86-7 

Wilson, F. W 83-4 

Watts, W. W 83-5 

Watts, J. A 83-4 

White. William 83-4 

Wickman. Mrs. X. B 84-5 

Wallace. J. W 84-5 

Wampler. I. S 84-5 

Wilson, W. J 84-5 

Wright. J. S 84-6 

Wilson, W. T 85-6 

Watts, Annie M. (Carter),... 

86-7 88-9 

Wriglitsman. I-'.arl 86-8 

Wright, J. S 86-7 

Wine, J. E S6-S 

Wine. W. B 86-8 

Wampler. J. W 87-90. 92-3 

Wine, Alice 87-9 

Wine, Ella (Miller). ...87-9. 91-2 

AVine, Effie (Fi-antz) 87-90 

Wai ren. R. A 88-9 

White, Libbie D 88-9 

Whitmore, John D 88-93 

Wine, C. 88-90 

Wine, J. S 88-9 



Bridgewater 

Montezuma 

Moores Store 

Bridgewater 

Fail-play, Md. 

Hai'risonburg 

Bridgewater 

Genoa 

Timtierville 

Spring Creek 

Dayton 

Dayton 

Penn Laird 

Linville 

Biidgewater 

Bi-idgewatei' 

New Market. Md. 

Fincastle 

Fincastle 

Dulinsville 

Dulinsville 

Sangerville 

Purgitsville. AV. 

Fishers\ille 

Spring Creek 

Mt. Crawford 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Sangerville 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Sams Creek. Md. 

Pai-khams Store 

Park hams Store 

Bridgewater 

Big Springs 

\A'illiamsville 

Keezletown 

Sams Creek. Md. 

Bealeton 

Sams Creek. Md. 

Alleghany Station 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Hei-mitage 

Koiners Store 

Edom 

Hei-mitage 

Hermitage 

Crimora 

Hot Springs 

Morgan. Md. 

Bridgewater 

Crimora 

Mossy Creek 



Va. 



Bridgewater 

Dayton 

Cando. N. Dak. 

Bridgewater 

Harrisonburg 

Bridgewater 

Genoa 

Timberville 

Spring Creek 

Dayton 

Dayton 

Penn Laird 

Linville 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

New Market. Md. 

Deceased 

Deceased 

Port 

Port 

Sangerville 

Purgitsville. W. Va. 

Spring Creek 



Deceased 
Churchville 
T'nion Bridge. Md. 
Deceased 
Bridgewater 
Westminster, Md. 



Deceased 



Lexington 



Westminster, Md. 

Nace 
Colorado 

Hermitage 

Deceased 

Edom 

Hermitage 

Los Angeles. Cal. 

McPherson. Kans. 

Hot Springs 

Rockhill, S. C. 
Los Angeles, Cal. 
Washington, D. C. 



268 



BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



Woodford, H. T., 88-9 

Woodford, S. R., 88-9 

Wine, Mary, 89-91 

Whistler, Mattie (Click), ..89-90 

Wine, J. M. 89-90 

Wenger, J. M., 89-90 

Wine, E. A., 89-91 

Wright, J. W., 89-90, 92-4 

Wine, S. D., 89-90 

Wetsel, E!mma (Crouch), ..89-92 

Wilson, Merritt, 89-90 

Wetsel, Cora (Wheeler) 90-2 

Wine, Emma (Early), 90-1 

Whitmore, W. S., 90-1 

West, Pearl C, 90-2 

Wine, J. W., 90-1 

Whitmore, Nellie 90-2 

Wampler, Maude, 91-2 

Wampler, Mollie 91-2 

Weybright, S. R 91-2 

Wine, A. F., 91-2 

Whitmore, Benjamin 91-2 

Whitmore, R. A., 92-3 

Ward, Joseph H., 93-5 

Warren, Carter M., 93-8 

Warren, C. T., 93-4 

Wayland, John W., '. . . 93-9 

Wenger, Perry J., 03-4 

Wine, J. W., 93-4 

Wise, Emma V., 93-4 

Wise, Gournie (Huffman), ...93-4 

Wise, H. W., 93-6 

Wine, Ida M., 94-6 

Wright, J. M., 94-6 

Wine, E. G., 94-6 

Wright, Charles C, ...94-00, 02-3 

Wright, Jennie 94-5 

Wampler, Fannie, 95-6 

Whitmer, W. H., 95-6 

Wilson, S. Edna, 95-6 

Wampler, Frederick 95-6 

Wine, Bertie E., 95-6, 98-00 

Wine, Bernard, 95-6, 98-00 

Wine, J. Paul, 95-6, 99-00 

Wright, Prank J 95-04 

Wampler, Lillian B. (Bnglar), 96-8 

Wine, D. P 96-7 

Wittig, L P., ..96-7 

Wright, J. Henry 96-8 

Wilson, Charles R., 96-7 

Womeldorff, Eva 96-7 

Wampler, B. F 97-02, 03-4 

Wine, Bessie V 97-8 

Wine, Myrtle A. (Smith), ...97-8 

Warder, Eva, 98-9, 01-2 

Whitmore, Nettie (Wright), 98-9 
Wise, Zona T. (Hildebrand), 98-03 



Lone Gum 

Lone Gum 

Covington, O. 

Broadway 

Quicksburg 

Mt. Sidney 

Hermitage 

New Hope 

Mossy Creek 

Wetsels 

Wilsons Mill, Md. 

Wetsels 

Springfield, O. 

Mt. Sidney 

Ohio 

Springfield, O. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Do. Pipe Creek, Md. 

Mt. Sidney 

Bridgewater 

Parnassus 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Mt. Jackson 

Mt. Sidney 

Spring Creek 

Milnesville 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Coyners Store 

Ladd 

Ottobine 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Dayton 

Fulks Run 

Westminster, Md. 

Dayton 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Medford, Md. 

Ottobine 

Wittigs 

Bridgewater 

Westminster, Md. 

Bridgewater 

Harrisonburg 

Lilly 

Lilly 

Washington, D. C. 

Bridgewater 

Milnesville 



Cleveland, Ohio 
Weyers Cave 

Mt. Sidney 

Hermitage 

New Hope 

Deceased 

N. Manchester, Ind. 

New Windsor, Md. 

Scottsville 

Union Bridge, Md. 

Mt. Sidney 

Bickleton, Wash. 

Bri^dgewater 



Do. Pipe Creek, Md. 

Mt. Sidney 

Bridgewater 

Parnassus 

Bridgewater 

Harrisonburg 

Deceased 

Bridgewater 

Weyers Cave 

Ottobine 

Deceased 

Bridgewater 

Basic City 

Bridgewater 

Norfolk 

Bridgewater 

Dayton 

Grand Junct, Colo. 

New Windsor, Md. 

Mound City, Mo. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 

New Windsor, Md. 

Harrisonburg 

Broadway 

Bridgewater 

New Windsor, Md. 

Gallipolis, Oliio 

Harrisonburg 

Lilly 

Bridgewater 

Washington, D. C. 

Bridgewater 

Bridgewater 



STUDENT ROSTF.K AXD DIRECTORY. 



269 



Wright, Andrew S., ....98-9, 00-1 Spring Creek Wa.sliington. D. C. 

Wine, O. W 98-9 Mt. Crawford Bridgewater 

Wine, J. David 99-02 Moores Store Moores Store 

Wenger, Bettie A. (Hedrick), 99-00 Mt. Clinton Bridgewater 

Wenger, Savilla F 99-04 Mt. Clinton Bridgewater 

Wine, Ottie 99-00 North River Bridgewater 

Wise, Wirt 99-00, 01-4 Milnesville INIilncsville 

Wampler, John F 99-01 Harrisonburg Harrisonburg 

Wyand, Benjamin F 99-00 Sharpsburg. Md. 

"U'illiams, J. R 99-00, 01-2 Sinking Creek Sinking Creek 

Wright, Horace K 00-4 Mt. Crawford Mt. Crawford 

Wine. Nora A 00-1 North River Bridgewater 

Wine, William E 00-1 Mossy Creek Mossy Creek 

Wise, Traeey M 00-2 Milnesville Milnesville 

Walters, Paulina 00-1 North River Nortli River 

Weber, H. B 00-1 Maugansville. Md. 

Wright, Katie, 00-1 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Wenger, Clement D 00-1 Dayton Dayton 

M'hitman, Charles L 00-1 Lewisville. N. C. 

Wine, Solomon C 00-2 Mossy Creek Bridgewater 

Webb. John R 00-1 Bridgewater Kayfonl, W. Va. 

Wenger, John D 01-4 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Wenger, Lydia 01-4 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Wenger, W. Neff, 01-4 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

M'ebb, Henry 01-3 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Webb, Herbert 01-2 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Williams, Iseie D 01-2 Ft. Seybert. "U'. Va. Ft. Seyljert. W. Va. 

Wise, C. H., 01-2 Mt. Crawford Mt. Crawford 

Wise, Olis 01-4 Milnesville Milnesville 

"U'oodward, A. B 01-4 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Wampler, F. J 02-4 Harrisonburg Harrisonburg 

Wampler, Lera R 02-4 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Wampler, Louis D 02-4 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Wampler, Isaac 02-4 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Wine, Edgar C 02-4 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Wampler, Hettie 02-4 Harrisonburg Chicago. 111. 

Wine. Minnie 02-.3 Spring Creek Spring Creek 

Wampler, Minnie 03-4 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Wampler, Letitia 0.3-4 Penn Laird Penn Laird 

Wampler, Mayme 03-4 Penn Laird Penn Laird 

Sampler, Whit E 03-4 Penn Laird Penn Laird 

Wampler. Homer J 03-4 Penn Laird Penn Laird 

"V^'eybright, Homer N., 03-4 Crabbottom Crabbottom 

Wolfe, Andrew 03-4 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Wright. Ella 03-4 Mt. Crawford Mt. Crawford 

Wise, Katie 03-4 Bridgewater Bridgewnter 

Wise. Reine 03-4 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Young, Mollie (Shipman), ..82-3 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Y'ount, Effle (Wine) ST-9 Coyners Store Deceased 

Yost, J. H 89-90 Maryland ' Roanoke 

Yancey. Ora N 92-4 Latona Deceased 

Yount. Minnie S 95-8. 99-00 Coyners Store Coyners Store 

Yowell. Effle G 00-3 Midvale Alidvale 

Yount, Margaret B 02-3 Coyners Store Coyners Store 

Yount, Carl E 02-4 Bridgewater Bridgewater 

Zimmerman, J. L. S6-93 Spring Creek Spring Creek 

Zile. Lizzie M 87-8 Winfield, Md. 



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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



Zigler, Frances H. (Roller), 92-3 Broadway 
Zirkle, Delphia (Shirkey), . . .92-4 Bakers Mill 
Zimmerman, Luverna (Sheetz), 

• 93-4 Mt. Solon 

Zigler, S. D 94-5, 97-9 Mayland 

Zigler, J. S., 95-9, 01-2 Bridgewater 

Zirkle, Lillian M. (Wine), ...96-8 Forestville 

Zimmerman, C. W., 97-9 Mt. Solon 

Zigler, Isaac N 03-4 Broadway 

Ziglei-, Sadie, 03-4 Broadway 

Zigler, Mollie 03-4 Broadway 

Zigler, Fannie, 03-4 Bridgewater 



New Market 
Cowans 



Broadway 

Bridgewater 

Brentsville 

Mt. Solon 

Broadway 

Broadway 

BroadTv^ay 

Bridgewater 



ADVERTISEMENTS AND QUIPS FROM 
COLLEGE QUILLS. 



Amons tlie following pages will be found a select variety of short poems, 
written hv stuilents of the College, and printed first in tlie " Pliilomathean 
Monthly." 



CLASSIFIED LIST OF ADVERTISERS. 



BRIDGEWATER, VA.: 

Bridgewater College. 

D. S. Thomas, Plows & Buggies. 
The Sipe & Arey Co., Merchants. 
The Planters' Bank. 

Gish Bible Fund. 

Robson & Robson, Merchants. 

Bowman & Bowman, Dealers in 

Farm Implements. 
J. H. Wine, Roofer. 
Dinkel Bros., Druggists. 

E. R. Miller, M. D. 
G. F. Holler. M. D. 

C. E. Beall. D. D. S. 

J. D. Bucher. D. D. S. 
H. A. W. Cox. Cndertaker. 
G. H. Hulvey. X. P. 
J. H. Lindsay, N. P. 
G. Richard Berlin, Electrician. 
J. D. Brunk. Piano Dealer. 
Kvers. T>iveryman. 
HARRISONBURG, VA.: 

Rockingham National Bank. 

D. Clint Devier, Jeweler. 

G. C. Spitzer, Real Estate Man. 
First National Bank. 
Harrisonburg "Daily News." 
Dean. Photographer. 
C. B. Richardson, Bqiuitable Iiife 
Insurance. 

Troy Steam T.aiindr\-. 

J. M. Biedler. M. D. 

R. S. Switzer, D. D. S. 

Walter T. Lineweaver. D. D. S. 

Frank I.,. Harris. D. D. S. 



Kline. Tonsorial Artist. 
Conrad «& Conrad, Attys.-at-Law 
J. S. Harnsberger, Lawyer. 
D. O. Dechort. Atty.-at-Law. 
John E. Roller, Lawyer. 
O. B. Roller X- Martz, Attys.-at- 
Law. 
Sipe iVt Harris, Lawyers. 
Chas. M. Keezel, Atty.-at-Law. 

TIMBBRVIZ.!.!:, VA. : 

1). S. Wampler. Merchant. 
Welty B. Fahrney, D. D. S. 
W. E. Fabrney, M. D. 
A\'. A. Vauglin. Druggist. 

STAUNTON, VA.: 

Staunton "Dispatch" and "News." 
Dunsmore Business College. 

RICHMOND, VA.: 

Medical College of Virginia. 
I'niversity College of Medicine. 

NEW MARKET, VA.: 

Utiikfl iV: Co.. rrinler.«. 

I.ORI3SBURO, CAI.IFORNIA: 

J. M. Cox, Pen Artist. 

DATTON, VA.: 

<■ I). Wenger, Nurseryman. 

HUNTINGDON, PA.: 

.Juniata College. 

EDOM, VA.: 

J. A\'. Myers & Co., Merchants. 

MT. CI.INTON, VA.: 

S. <"J. ('line. Piano Dealer. 



Elg-in, Illinois 



BRETHREN PUBIiISHING HOUSE, 



D 



271 



2,^2 BRIDGEUATER COLLEGE. 



ALMA MATER'S WELCOME. 



Ye loyal sons who now return 

To these familiar haunts of yore, 
With willing minds and hearts that burn 

The realms of knowledge to explore; 

Who, haA"ing once uncertain quaflfed 

From Wisdom's true Pierian spring, 
Would venture on a deeper draught 

That will redoubled rapture bring, — - 

With open arms and outstretched hands. 
And greetings proftered o'er and o'er. 

Fond Alma ]Mater waiting stands 
To bid you welcome at her door. 

Again beneath her fostering care 

Too soon will come and go the days 
DeA"Oted to the goddess fair 

That reigns o'er learning's pleasant ways. 

And ye who now as strangers come 

Within these classic halls to range, 
To whom the dearest jo3's of home 

Seem lost 'mid scenes and faces strange, — 

To 3^ou her Avelcome is as free, 

To 3'ou her greetings are as kind, 
And, as her \oyz\ sons, will ye 

In her a gracious mother find. 

And all who come with souls on fire 
With all the quenchless zeal of youth. 

Whose pulses throb with high desire 
To reach the sacred goal of truth — 

Ye all amid these scenes will find, 

Far from the world's distracting strife, 

A hallowed " jNIecca of the mind " — 
The birthplace of a higher life. 

. — M. AUie Davies, November, 1901. 



au\i-.ktjsi:m knts. 273 

THE GOSPEL MESSENGER. 

A weekly reliarious journal. 16 laiKe pages, is published in the interest 
of the Brethren church, and is the only church paper published by the 
authority of the Conference. 

The first page of the Messenger contains well-rounded-up news from 
most parts of the world. This page is highly prized by all the readers 
of the paper. 

c.veral pages are filled with good essays from the best writers in 
the Brotherhood. Here nearly every phase of the Christian religion is 
considered. 

Three pages each week are filled with editorials, and a wide range of 
subjects is discussed from week to week. 

The Home and Family, Prayer Meeting, Christian Workers' and Mis- 
sionary Departments have each their special merit. 

The paper contains special news from every part of the Brotherhood, 
including reports from Denmark. Sweden, France. Switzerland and India. 

The General Missionary financial report is published every month. 
This will prove interesting to many. 

The contents of the paper are clean, well prepared and make pure, 
entertaining and most instructive reading. 

If you want a journal that contends earnestly for the good old Gos- 
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year. Send for sample copy and for our special offer to new subscribers. 

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THK INGLEXOOK is an illustrated weekly magazine, printed at Elgin. 
111. Its arrangement is unique, and is suited to all classes of people. Those of 
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each week with new. clean, bright, sparkling matter, consisting of the 
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the live subjects of the day. THE EDITORIALS are written to meet the 
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Special prices given on select book lists. Send us a list of what 
you want. We can save you money. 

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2/4 



UKIDGEVVATEK COLLEGE. 



D. S. THOMAS, 



Manufacturer of 

FINE VEHICLES 



And II The Leader" Garden Plow. 

Patented July 5, 1904. 




Write for 
Circulars. 



EXAMINATIONS. 



What is it haunts us day by day, 
And turns our raven locks to gray. 
And drives our wits completely 'way? 
Examinations. 

What is it makes us cringe and whine, 
Sends chills a-frisking down one's spine, 
When on the board the questions line? 
Examinations. 

What are the shapes that haunt our sleep, 
And make strong men, — brave women, weep, 
And o'er our dreams their Angils keep? 
Examinations. 

We scan the list with anxious eyes, 
And ask Professor questions wise. 
And listen eager for replies, 
In examinations. 

Our hair we run our fingers through, 
And on our new-bought pencils chew, 
And in the end somehow pull through 
Examinations. 

Wilbur Cosby Bell, June, 1897. 



Ai)\"i:Rrisi:.Mi:xTS. 275 

Established in 1898. 

The Planters' Bank of Bridgewater. 

Management Conservative. Safety our Strength. 
Your Business Solicited. 

Jos. H. Craiin, Pros. Jiio. W. Cline, Vico-Pres. Jas. R. Shipman, Cashier. 

DIRECTORS. 
Joseph H. Craun. Jno. W. Cline. Jiio. W. Wise, Jno. S Garber. 

W. H. Sipe, J. Newton Wilson, G. Ed. Miller. 

THE SOUL'S SPRINGTIME. 

Far away I litar a .'inging. ^i^ging. singing. 

P>3' the Southern seas; 
And ilicre comes c. sound of winging, winging, winging, 

r.ornc upon tlic breeze. 

"X(.Mlh the snows the buds are springing, springing, springing, 

(~)ut fr(jm winter's night: 
Nature's myriad bells arc ringing, ringing, ringing. 

Welcome to the light. 

All the day hope keeps a-clinging, clinging, clinging, 

To these notes of cheer; 
In my soul they all keep singing, ringing, bringing 

Springtime all the j'ear. 

—John W. VVayland. I'ehruary, 1902. 

University College of Medicine 

RICHHOND, VIRGINIA. 

MEDICINE. DENTISTRY. PHARMACY. 

UN'IT\' — therefore strong courses. 
CONCENrR.ATlON-ttierehy, strong teaching. 
Me rut)!) — iheretroin. strong students. 

Ceitalogue lOO Pages On >\.pplication. 



DINKEL BROS., druggists. 

Also Dealers in Watches, Clocks and Spectacles. Al 
Kinds of Repairing Done and Satisfaction Guaranteed. 

BRIDGEWATER, VA. 



276 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

Harrisonburg Daily News 

$2.50 in Advance. 

Rockingham Register 

$1.00 in Advance. 



(Semi- 
Weekly) 



AS MEDIUMS FOR LOCAL NEWS AND ADVERTISING THEY 
COVER THE FIELD IN ROCKINGHAM. 



Glad to Send You Sample Copies Free on Application. 



THE NEWS-REGISTER COMPANY, (Inc.) 

News, Book and Job Printers, 

HARRISONBURG, VA. 

EXAMINATIONS. 



(With Apologies to Mr. Bryant.) 



The melancholy days have come, " You foolish girls, you wretched 

The saddest of the year, boys: 

Of weeping girls and howling Solve ^^those problems novv, I 

boys; ^^y- 

Exams, they say, are here. Where are the boys, the fair 

young girls, 

Heaped in the hollows of their -p^at lately took Exams? 

"^^'^^^ Alas! they all are in their graves; 

The precious truths lie dead. j^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^1^ f^^. ^^^^ 

They sigh, they frown; alas! in 

y^ln- Prof's tears are falling where they 

The knowledge all hath fled. 1'^' 

On a cold November day: 

And from the front now calls the "The problems! had they only 
Prof, solved them 

Through all the gloomy day, Before they passed away." 

—Jacob A. Garber, Nov. 1901. 



ADVEKTISEMEXTS. 



277 




\oi\ Can Always Stciire the 

Latest and Best Things 
in Photography at 



^c 



an y 



HARRISONBURG, VA. 



SPRING. 



Icebound rivers, break your fetters, 

Forest giants, live again; 
Gird on robes of gentle Springtime, 

Shake off winter's icy chain. 

^'oices many greet thee, Springtime, 

Welcoming the emerald sheen, 
Strewn by thee in places dreary, 

Mortal eye hath never seen. 

Silent as the dews of evening, 

Gentle as a mother's voice, 
Comes the merry vernal season; 

Greet her coming, shout, rejoice. 

—Frank C. Kaetzel, March, 1902. 



THE ROCKINGHAIVI NATIONAL BANK, 
Harrisonburg, Va. :^=:^=^=;=^ 

MONEY LOANED AT 5 PER CENT.— Interest paid on Deposits 
in Savings Department. Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent at Low Rates. 
Private Papers Kept for Patrons, Free of Charge. 

Small Depositors and Small Borrowers Receive Same Attention as 
Large Ones. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.— A. M. Newman, J. C. Stiegel, George 
W. Reherd. A. H. Long, G. G. Grattan, Samuel M. Bowman, Samuel 
Forrer. 

W. J. DINGLEDINE, Cashier. A. M. NEWMAN, President. 



278 



BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 



" Our Own 
House and 
Garden 

Make life worth living " is the thmight 
of every woman and her husband 
when they have experienced the 
pleasures of ownership. If you long 
for a home, but think you haven't 
enough money, come in and talk the 
matter over. You will see things in 
such a light that you'll think differ- 
ently — likely have that house and 
garden before long. 

I am in position to furnish you the money with v^^hich to build, and 
also to furnish all material necessary in the construction of your house, 
including all kinds of finishing lumber, lime, lath, etc. Call or write 

G. C SPITZER, 

Room 306, First National Bank Building, Harrisonburg, Virginia. 

CANVASSING. 




OcopynsHT 



[The following" verses were written after a summer in Maryland, can- 
vassing for James M. Davis' Stereoscopic Views. Xo doubt they will wake 
kindred strains in many a heart. — Ed.] 



I stood upon the hilltop and viewed the country o'er, 
And thought I saw me standing before each farmhouse door; 
Me thought I heard the nickels, the dimes, and twenty-flves, 
A-jingling in the purses of the thrifty farmers' wives. 

My heart was hot and restless, my life seemed full of care, 

And the burden of " Views " upon me seemed greater than I could bear 

But soon the load fell from me against a locust tree. 

And only the frame of a bicycle cast its shadow over me. 

A cloud of dust raised o'er me. the earth and sky did meet; 

I dreamed I saw me lying prostrate at Jimmy's feet: 

I paid I'd never canvass another week or day. 

If I had to make my money by such a horrid way. 

But in my grief and anguish, I vowed once more to try, 
And that I'd ride that bicycle, or in the effort die; 
My clothes were torn and dusty, but what could hinder me? 
I said I'd try: I rode it. I thank you, Jimmy D. 

— David T. Gochenour, October, 1900. 



ADVKKTISKMENTS. J79 



WHAT YOU WANT 

At a Jewelry Store is Absolute Reliahilitv. 
My Name. is a Relialik- ( )iie. 

D. CLINT DEVIER, 

Jeweler and Optician 

Kockiny:liain National I'.ank Bl(l.l,^ Thone at Store. (>4; Residence, 180 



A CHRISTMAS REVERIE. 



Outside the night is dark and wild. 

The snow is falling thick and fast; 
No stars are out to watch the world, 

No moon her silvery beams to cast. 

It is the night of Christmas Eve, 
And on the hearth the fire burns low. 

Amidst these scenes my mind goes back 
To Christmas days of long ago. 

How well do I recall tlie times 

I waited through this long, long night, 

With wakeful heart and fitful dreams. 
And how I longed for morning light! 

When first I saw the daintj- gifts, 

Brought by mysterious hands of love. 

My childish heart was thrilled with joy — 
A jo3'. I ween, born from above. 

Oh that those days would come again, 
Those happy Christmas days of yore. 

And bring the gladness of those times! 
But they'll return to me no more. 

— E. D. Nafif, December. 1901. 



BOWMAN & BOWIVIAN, 

oi:.-vl]:rs in 

Farm Implements and Farmers' Hardware, Pumps, Piping, 

Paints, Oils, Etc. 
BRIDGEWATER, - - VIRGINIA. 



28o BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



The Sipe and Arey Co.'s 

BIG DEPARTMENT STORE 

BRIDGEWATER, VA. 

Up-to-Date Clothing and Household Furniture are Specialties. 

GOODS RIGHT PRICES 

CUPID STUNG BY A BEE. 



[Translation by H. M. Hays, September, 1S98.] 



Cupid playing 'mong the flowers, 
That deck fair Venus' evening bowers, 
Did not perceive a sleeping bee. 
Till on the finger stung was he. 

At once he raised a screaming cry. 
And to fair Venus he did hie; 
" I perish, mother," then he said, 
" To ope mine eyes among the dead. 

■' A little snake has bitten me, 
Which farmers call the honey-bee." 
The golden Venus thus replies, 
Smiling through her sparkling eyes: 

. " If sting of bee does pain thee so, 
What pain, dost think, they undergo, 
O Cupid, piercer of the heart. 
Whom thou dost strike with flaming dart? " 

— Anacreon. 

C. E. TRENARY. A. P. SUMPTION. O. E. SMREVE. 

Send Your Linen to the 

Troy Steam Laundry 

Phone 92. HARRISONBURG, VA. 

First=Class Work. Domestic and Gloss Finish. 



ADVERTISEMENTS. 281 



R. U. Haisi.ip. Editor. C. K. Cai.dwei.i.. Gen. Man. E. M. Lorraine, Bus. Man. 

Staunton Dispatch and News 



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(graph and Correspondents from all over the State. Published by 

THE AUGUSTA PRINTING CORPORATION, 

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Staunton, Va. 



THE UNUTTERABLE. 



The poet weeps at his own life's end, 

For death has come too soon 
For him to sing his wonderful song, 

A song of heavenly tune. 

He is like to a circling sphere that longs 

To search for the end of space, 
But ever a strong and viewless bond 

Fast tethers to its place. 

For every tear is a dirge too deep 

For tongue to imitate. 
And every smile is a song of joy 

That words cannot repeat. 

And a smile would never give its light 

If w^ords could utter all, 
And if tongue could speak the fullness of grief 

A tear would never fall. 

— Weldon T. Myers, November, 1898. 



282 BRIDGE\\'ATER COLLEGE. 



FRUIT, ^T^Tfcl^l^^ ^^ **^® best quality ob- 

SHADE and I I/Ih|hV tainable can be had at 

ORNAMENTAL I mxIjIjJ Wenger's Nurseries. 



C. D. WENGER, Dayton, Va. 



ON THE DARK EUPHRATES SHORE. 



Seest thou those ancient sages, 

By the dark Euphrates shore, 
Poring o'er the mystic pages 

Of their strange Chaldean lore? 
Long they scan those mystic pages — 
Treasured wisdom of the ages — 

By the dark Euphrates shore. 
Till there gleams an Occidental 

Vision on the mystic page; 
And with reverence Oriental 

Silent bows each ancient sage. 

Quitting now the Oriental 

Wisdom and its mystic page, 
For the new-born Occidental 

Teacher seeks each reverent sage. 

Thus befell the ancient sages 

By the dark Euphrates shore, 
In that Age of all the Ages 

Shadowed in Chaldean lore; 
For the Star of Light had risen. 

Bright to shine for evermore, 
And that Star had shed its glory 

On the dark Euphrates shore. 

— John W. Wayland, December, 190L 



The First National Bank, ^he oldest and strongest Bank 

Harrisonburg. Va. '" the Countrj. 

Capital stock, .- $ 80,000 Total deposits, $ 900,000 

Surplus and profits, . . 150,000 Total assets, L200,000 



ai)\i:k'I"is!';.m kxts. 283 



Medical College of Virginia 

Established, 1 838. 



DEPARTMENTS OF 



...Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy... 



The sixty-seventh sessiim cunimenced September 27. 1904. Well- 
equipped laboratories, splendid hospital facilities and abundant clinical 
material afford excellent opportunities for practical work. Tuition fees 
and living expen-es arc nn idcratc. For announcement and further par- 
ticulars, address 

CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS. M. D., Dean, 
Richmond, Va. 

YOUTH AND AGE. 



Youth will never come again; 

Bright as sunshine, fresh as rain. 
Like the sunlight and the shower it passes by; 

Swift is time to make us old, 

Swiftly comes the winter cold. 
Soon, too soon, the leaves and flowers fade and die. 

What does winter, rough and wild. 

Keep of spring, serene and mild? 
What of summer with its harvest fair as gold? 

Fettered and imprisoned well, 

Garnered up in manj^ a cell. 
Spring and summer greet the unfamiliar cold. 

In the winter of our lives 

What of childhood joy survives? 
What of youth with flowered fields and sunnj' skies? 

JMany a tale of right and wrong, 

^lany a smile and many a song, 
From a heart replete with golden memories. 

— Weldon T. .Myers, November, 1901. 



2^4 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



THE FRESH AND THE SOPHOMORE. 



A fresliy as green 

As ever was seen 

Approached the college door, 

And into his eyes came a glad surprise 

At sight of a sophomore, — 

A sophomore! A sophomore! ! 

" Good luck," quoth he, 

" Most surely to me 

The fates have kindly sent; 

For who can doubt 

That I am about 

To meet the President? 

The President! the President! !" 

With heart all a-beat, 

Yet scorning retreat, 

He passed through the sacred door: 

And even though death 

Seemed stealing his breath 

Addressed he the sophomore: 

(Addressed the sophomore! ! !) 

" The President, sir. 

You are, I infer. 

Of this dispenser of lore; 

I'm here, as you see, 

To take a degree," 

Said the fresh to the sophomore, — 

The fresh to the sophomore! ! ! 

With rage quite insane 

The soph clutched his cane 

And thumped it half through the floor: 

" The President, sir, 

You impudent cur! — 

Why I am a sophomore!" 

—John W. Wayland, February, 1899. 



ALAEKTlSliMENTS. 



285 



ED. S. CONRAD. GEO. N. CONRAD. 

Commonwealth's Attorneys for 
Rockingliam County. 

CONRAD «& CONRAD, 

.■\TTOKNEVS-.AT-I.A\V, 

HARRISONBURG, - - VIRGINIA. 

ITiictice ill RiickinKliMiij aiiil adjoining Counties, 

Snprpiiip Court of Viritiniu. Federal Court 

:il Harri^onbiirt'. 



JOHN E. ROLLER, 

...Lawyer... 
Harrisonburg, Va. 

0. B. ROLLER & MARTZ, 

Attorney s=at= Law, 

HARRISONBURG. VA. 

ED. C. MARTZ. Notary Public. 

Flioiie No. s2. 



SI PE Sl HARRIS 

...LAWYERS... 

Harrisonburg, Va. 

Geo. E.Sipe. John T. Harris. 



CHAS. M. KEEZEL, 

Attorney -at- Law, 
HARRISONBURG, VA. 

First National Bank Bldg. 



J 



D. O. DECH ERT, 

Attorney-at-Law, 
HARRISONBURG, VA. 



E. R. MILLER, 

Physician . and . Surgeon 

BRIDGEWATER, VA. 

Special Attention to the Ear. Nose and Throat. 

Telephore Connections. 

W. E. FAHRNEY, 

Physician - and - Surgeon, 
TIMBERVILLE, VA. 

SI'Kt l.\L .\tti;nti(»n 
TO THE EYE. NOSE AND THROAT. 

I-HONK I < iNM-c I MiN 



S. HARNSBERGER, 
...Lawyer... 

HARRISONBURG, VA. | phone 



DR. J. M. BIEDLER, 

HARRISONBURG, VA. 

office: 
North Side of Public Sqiake. 

Late Residence of Or. HollinKsworth. 
I'Eii'NK 123. 



G. F. HOLLER, M. D., 

Physician and Surgeon, 
BRIDGEWATER, VA. 

Offlcr: S..iitli .Miiiii Str.-.t . Oflic- Hours: 7 to 9 
.\. M. ;iiiil I'. M. 



DR. C. E. BEALL, Dentist. 

(Graduate of the University of Maryland. 1 
CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK. 



Nitrous O.tide Gas .Administered, the same 
as at the University of Maryland. 

All Work Guaranteed. 

BRIDGEWATER. VA. 



286 BRIDGEW'ATER COLLEGE. 



AMBROSE L. HENKEL. Office Established in 1806 by 

ELON O. HENKEL. Rev. Ambrose Henkel. 



Henkel & Co., 



PRINTERS and 
PUBLISHERS, 
New Market, Shenandoah County, Va. 



Special Attention Given to Gtiurcli Minutes, Scliooi Journal and Catalogue Printing. 
Letterlieads, Billheads, Envelopes, Etc., at Low Prices. 

SHENANDOAH VAXLEY. — A large, superior Literary, Family and Local 
Xewspaper. Published every Tliursday evening; $1 cash a year. Unex- 
celled for reliable local news. Samples free. 

HISTORY OP VAlIiEY OP V1S6INIA. — By Samuel Kercheval: last, 1833, 
edition, 403 large pages; cloth, $2, postpaid. Contains intensely interest- 
ing accounts of Earliest Settlements. Hardshiiis. Adventures. Customs, 
etc., of People; Indian ATars. Massacres, etc. Book many years out of 
print and second-hand copies sold from |6 to :J10. Order now for $2; 
only few copies of reprint left. 

I^ZPE OP amm'EtA.I, SOBEBT E. IiEE and i;iPE OP GEN. THOMAS J. 
JACKSON, in easy words for children; instructive and interesting; free 
from all objections. Cloth, former, 40 cents; latter, 45 cents. Other 

style.s. 

I.IPE OP JOSEPH SAI.YABDS, Scholar and Poet, by Elon O. Henkel. 50 and 
75 cents. 

CONPEDEKATE PIiAGS. — Silk. Four designs. 5 to 75 cents: unmounted, 
for cushions and fancy work, from 4 to 72 cents. Send for list. 



THE OLD AND THE NEW YEAR. 



Weakly and wearily come.s the sad Old Year, 

Back to the gates of Time. 
Ragged and rent, from a wide world, waste and drear, 

Out from a bitter clime; 
Looking anon behind her as she goes, 

Fearing the darkness that is coming fa.=t. 
Finding a refuge from all further woes 

Within the gates at last. 

Lightly and merrily springs the glad New Year. 

Out from the gates of Time; 
Little she recks of the wide world, waste and drear, 

Or of the bitter clime. 
Golden the promises she sees before, 

Bright as the beauty of the rising day, 
Never a cloud to cast its shadow o'er 

The radiance of her way. 

— Weldon T. flyers, January, 1902. 



ADVERTISE.MKNTS. • 287 

THE BERLIN ELECTRIC POWER AND LIGHT CO., 

Complete Electric Power and Light Plants. 

TURBINZ: WATEB WHX:t:I.S, steam & GASOI.INI: ENGINES, SHAFTING, 
BEI;TING, PUIiIiE^S EI.ECTRICAI. SUPPI.IES, &C., 

BANK BUILDING, BRIDGEWATER, VA. 

"U'e make a specialty of Electric Light Plants for Mills, Factories, Hotels, 
Private Residences, etc.. in six sizes — S. 20. 50, 75. 110, and 150 lights — requir- 
ing from 2-3 to 15 horse power, according to number of lights. They can be 
operated at practically no cost where surplus water or other power may be ob- 
tainetl within a mile of the buildings to be lighted. Send for catalogue. 

All kinds of Second-Hand Machinery. Sliafting, Hangers, Pulleys and Belt- 
ing bought and sold. Send a description of wluit you have for sale or of what 
you want to buy. 



HER RAIN BEAU. 



One rainy day I chanced to meet 

My sweetheart just from town; 
Her hair was dark, her face was sweet, 

Her laughing eyes were brown. 
I turned and walked with her along. 

But e'er I turned again. 
Oh, boys — of course I knew it wrong — 

I kissed her in the rain. 

The raindrops glistened in her face 

Like dew upon the rose; 
I kissed her, ki.'^sed my little Grace 

Before she could oppose. 
She looked at me and quivering 

Her hand stole into mine; 
Just then the birds began to sing, 

The sun began to shine. 

Wliat care I now for clouds above? 

^ly heart is light below; 
'Tis always summer when we love. 

Though chilling winds may blow. 
Yes, now I'm proud as any prince, 

Your honors I disdain. 
For Grace says I'm her rain beau since 

I kissed her in the rain. 

—William J. Showalter, May, 1900. 



288 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



ROBSON & ROBSON, 



DEALERS IN 



Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes and Groceries. 

School Supplies a Specialty. 



BRIDGEWATER, VA. 



THE WINDS ARE ROUGH AND WILD. 



The winds are rough and wild, 
The torn clouds hurry by, 

But over all the new-born moon 
Looks calmly from the sky. 

So love, forever new, 

'Mid storms that sin doth bring. 
Looks calmly, sweetly over all, 

And knows no suffering. 



— Weldon T. Myers, February, 1902. 



QISH BIBLE FUND 

At BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 

Furnishes Bibles and Books on the Bible at Lowest Prices. 
W. K. Conner, Manager. 

=== CVpnC' Livery, Feed and Exchange Stables 
^^^^ L^ y CK^ for Good Turnouts at Reasonable Prices. 

Just Across the Bridge. BRIDQE WATER, VIRGINIA. 



ADVKRTISIIMENTS. 289 



The Dunsmore Business College, 



STAUNTON, VA. 



Established 1872 Chartered by Legislature 1884 33d Session 



It does not Kuarantee positions or agree to pay railroad fare as an induce- 
ment to secure patronage. It DOES guarantee thorough preparation for se- 
curing and holding a position after it has been secured. And to this end it has 
boeii wonderfully successful. The course makes a better farmer, banker or 
merchant out of a boy. It makes a girl an independent wage earner. Write 
at once for cat.ilogue and statements that verify the foregoing assertion. 

J. G. DUNSMORE, President. 



Ro. W. Burke, President. Edward Echols. A'ice-Pres. H. A. Walker, Cashier. 
TStO. 1620. THE NATIONAI. VAIiIiET BANK. 

Staunton. Va.. July 6, 1904. 
It gives me pleasure to say that we have five of the graduates of the Duns- 
more Business College as bookkeepers and clerks in our bank, and that they 
have given entire satisfaction: their work shows careful and thorough train- 
ing. It is not at all surprising, therefore, that its graduates readily secure de- 
sirable positions soon after graduating. We confidently recommend the Duns- 
more College to those in need of clerical help. 

Verv respectfully, 

H. A. WALKER, Cashier. 

TAX. A WAR; WAR, A TAX. 



In the early "way backs " 

.\ British stamp tax 

On Boston tea sacks 

And sundry such packs 

Occasioned a war, on tlie part of the sturdy colonists against tyrannical 

power, 
Till the said stamp tax 
Was forced to relax, 
And freedom-crowned />a.v 
Sprang from blood}' tracks. 

Xow, since Spain has " made tracks " 

From the American Jacks, 

Another stamp tax 

Emburdens our backs 

To pay for Uncle Sam's remembrance of how, when he was a boy, 

somebody helped him. 
So we pension the Jacks, 
Give Cuba its pax, 
Forget the pain in our backs 

And squeeze out the tax. 

—John W. Wayland, November, 1898. 



2qo 



BRIDGEWATKR COLLEGE. 



Juniata College 



Pounded ISVe. 



The first Brethren school has grown from a small beginning of 
one teacher and three students to a fully equipped institution of learn- 
ing, with a Faculty of twenty members, three hundred students, six 
courses of study, five large buildings, laboratories, Gymnasium and Li- 
brary. The success of its graduates in the varied fields of public and 
private life is evidence of both the scholarly and practical nature of 
the work. 

" Reminiscences of Juniata College," tells of twenty-five years of 
Juniata's history. The Jtiniafa Echo is the monthly magazine of the 
college. The c[uarterly Bulletin describes different phases of the col- 
lege work. We want all friends of education to know about our aims 
and our results. Write for information, 

I. HARVEY BRUMBAUGH, 



Acting President, 



Huntingdon, Pa. 



LOVE'S DEATH. 



One wintry day when the wind was still, 
And the cold sun gliinmered low, 

We wrote our names at the foot of the hill. 
On a bank of drifted snow. 

We carved them deep in the spotless white; 

Forever they should be blent, 
I thought, till at last they should unite 

On the marble monument. 

'Twas the happiest day of many a year. 
For our hearts were all aglow 

With a friendship sweet and a love as pure 
As the bank of drifted snow. 



DR. WALTER T. LINEWEAVER, 

DENTIST 

SPOTTSWOOD BUILDING. 
Office Phone, 85. Residence Phone, 226. 

Harrisonburg, Va. 



DR. R. S. SWITZER, 

Dentist, 
HARRISONBURG, VA. 



ADVKiniSKMliNTS. 



291 



CARDS==Send fifteen cents in stamps to 




l.ORDSBLKG. CAl... tor one dozen calling 

cards, neatly written with glossv black water- Phone No 26 

proof ink. 



DR. J. D. BUCHER, 

Dentist, 

BRIDGEWATER, VA. 

Vitalized Air. 

p. 0. Box 48 



Ah, soon the sun with a ticrj' frown 

Looked over the fields of snow, 
And the drifts so spotless were melted down 

To mingle in turbid flow. 

And ah! the love that we spoke that daj', 

When the world was without a stain, 
Like the beautiful snow has passed away 

.And never will come again. 

But whenever the landscape is enrobed 

With snow, and the wind is still, 
I think I can see our names inscribed 

On the drift at the foot of the hill. 

— Weldun T. Myers, December, 1899. 



J. W. MYERS & CO., Edom. Va., 



( .\KKV .\ NICK LINK oK 



Dry Goods, Groceries, Shoes, Hardware, 
Notions, Hats and Caps, Etc., Etc. 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHIPPERS OF PRODUCE. 



292 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



D. S. WAMPLER, 

DEALER IX 

DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES AND GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS. 



HARDWARE, STOVES, ROBES, WHIPS, ETC. 

Highest Cash Prices Paid for all Kinds of Produce . Timberville, Virginia. 

O SWEET IS EVENING. 



O sweet is evening, sweet the last calm hour. 

Before the stars appear, 
While the still wind, caressing every flower, 

Leaves back its parting tear. 

O sweet is parting, sweet the fond goodbye. 

The last low words we hear. 
The heart will keep them and will ever try 

To make their meaning clear. 

Evening and morning, and to meet and part 

Are ours o'er and o'er; 
But that alone will satisfy the heart 

When night will come no more. 



T^'eldon T. Myers, November. 1901. 



DR. W. A. VAUGHN'S DRUG STORE, 

Timberville, Va. 

Carries a Full Line of Drugs. Chemicals, Paints, Oils, \'arnishes, Dve- 
Stuffs, Patent Medicines, High Grade Tobaccos, Toilet Articles. 

Perfumery in Great Variety. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. 

WAUTBR IN. COX, 

.MANUFACTURER OF 

Granite ^ Marble Cemetery Work, 

Phone No. 24. Bridgewatcr, Va. 



ADVERTISEM ENTS. 



293 



J. H. WINE, 

Slate and Metal Roofer and 
General Tinner. 

BRIDGEWATER, VA. 

DR. FRANK L. HARRIS I KHoe's Shaviflg Parlor. 



... DENTIST... 
Harrisonburg, Virginia. 

Phone No. 197. 



G. H. HULVEY, Notary Public, 

For years has made a speiial 
study of writing Wills. Deeds, 
Articles of Agreement, etc. Call 
either in jjcrson or by phone. 

BRIDGEWATER, VA. 



J. H. LINDSEY, 

Notary Public, 
BRIDGEWATER, VA. 

Writes Wills, Deeds. Contracts. .Articles of 
.Agreement. F.tc. Etc. 



Only White Shop in Town. 

Opposite \alley Haf'lware. 



HARRISONBURG, 



VIRGINIA. 



DR. WELTY B. FAHRNEY, Dentist. 

Graduate of tlie I'niversity 
of Maryland. 



Office-Made Crown and Bridge Work. 
TIMBERVILLE, VA. 

H. A. W. COX, 

BRIDGEWATER. VA. 

Funeral Director and Licensed 
Embalmer. 



A TOAST TO THE FACULTY. 



I pray you, lords and ladies fair, 

To hear mj- gentle boa.'^t; 
'Tis of a combination rare — 

The Faculty on toast. 

So, here is to the President, 

A little man, like Paul; 
But, then, his heart's so warm and big 

It quite makes up for all. 

Here's to the wielder of the stick. 

Who leads the chorus grand; 
He makes us dig. but he's a brick — 

His name is Hildebrand. 



294 BRIDGEWATEK COLLEGE. 



And here's anotliei- music man, 
His name is Johnny Brunk; 

He scares a fellow half to death, 
But never lets him flunk. 

A third one in the music line 

Is Mrs. Birdie R.; 
The inspiration in her eye 

Is good as any star. 

She teaches bumpkins how to play, 

And how to do it nice; 
And to the girls she says each day, 

" You must keep still as mice." 

Here's to the next — Professor K.; 

He's knight of the mighty ciuill; 
The marvels of his art each day 

Attest his wondrous skill. 

And of the next — what shall I say? 

Whichever way I take 
The ladies call for Prof J. A., 

The boys bawl out for Jake. 

In spite of scores of well-aimed darts, 

He single yet remains; 
And she who would be ciueen of hearts 

Must lay his heart in chains. 

Here's to the Prof that travels out, 
And ropes the boys and girls; 

The scenes he paints they dream about. 
With tear-bedrabbled curls. 

At first they think they will not come, 
And then they wish they could; . 

And when they get here they are sure 
To thank Professor Good. 

In classic phrase I now must speak. 

And you must list to me: 
In Latin, and in nobler Greek, 

Doctiis est W. T. 



au\'i:rtiskm kxts. 295 



What Another Young Man Says! 



A 3'ouni( unmarried polic3'holder of the Kquitable 
writes as follows: 



"When I was seventei-n .\cais of age and just entering col- 
lege, my father took out a $5,000 policy on my life on the 
20-payment life plan of the Equitable. The premium amount- 
ed to some $140 a year, and while I was at college these 
premiums were paid by my father. When I left college, and 
entered business, he handed the policy over to me saying: 
'There, you can take that, and keep it up or not, just as 
you wish.' As I could realize but little on it at that time. 
the only sensible course was for me to take it and keep 
it up. I did so, and now my tenth premium on it will soon 
be paid, and I cannot but feel at this time that my father 
could not have made a wiser investment for me in any 
possible way. Had he put aside an equal amount of money, 
either in bank, stocks, or any other investment, it would 
not have been compulsory for me to have added to it, and, 
moreover, it would have been mortgaged or hypothecated as 
collateral by me; and, very probably, I would not have a 
cent of it to-day. Instead of this, however, I now have a 
$5,000 policy about half paid up with about $1,400 invested 
therein, and I know that should I not be able to continue the 
policy an.v longer, I could get, in exchange for it, a policy for 
about $2, .500, on which there would be no more premium to 
pay. In other words, this gift of my father practically com- 
pelled me not only to save what he had invested, but to 
go on and add to it. and it is about all the money I have 
been able to save. I have also a younger policy for $5,000 
and I hope to add to this amount from time to time. 

" I certainly appreciate the truth of the old saying, ' A 
penny saved is two pence earned! ' as it has been my ex- 
perience thf.t it is mucli easier to earn two dollars than to 
save one. " 



For further particulars address: 

C. B. RICHARDSON, 

District Manager, 

Harrisonburg, Va. 



296 BRIDGE WATER COLLEGE. 



Here's to the man that never fails 

To uninflate a prig; 
He trips him up on Algebra, 

And knocks him out on Trig. 

And now since this same Johnny D. 

Is going to study Med, 
Long may his name and fame be sung 

When we shall all be dead. 

Of Milton none can say too much, 

How hard so'er he tries; 
Because 3fOu see so few are such 

As he is: always Wise. 

Professor Hedrick's down for biz', 
And when he comes around 

The type machines begin to whiz, 
And students look profound. 

There's yet another little man — 
I guess 3^ou call him Cline; 

But I prefer to call him Judge, 
If that isn't quite so fine. 

His business is to scoop up cash, 

And get a million quick, 
So all of these old wooden shells 

Can blossom into brick. 

Here's finally to Mrs. Myers, 
With all her boys and girls — 

The budding hopes of coming years, 
With other smiles and curls. 

I tliank you, lords and ladies fair; 

Your patience now I boast; 
But a faculty so Wise and Good 

You'll not deny a toast. 



—John W. Wayland, June, 1903 



auvkktisi-:mi-:nts. 297 



Bridge water College 

A School and Home for Ladies and Gentlemen; 
Located in the 

Beautiful and Far=fanied Valley of the Shenandoah. 



The Town. 

Lying at an elevation of over 1200 feet, at the foot of Round Hill, 
in sight of both the Blue Ridge and Alleghanies, without saloons and 
with modern conveniences, Bridgewater is justly renowned for its beau- 
ty, healthfulness, and good people. The Chesapeake-Western Ry. runs 
through the town, connecting with the B. & O. and the great Southern 
system at Harrisonburg, 7 miles to the northeast, and with the Norfolk 
& Western at Elkton, 27 miles to the cast. The B. & O. R. R. pa.sses 
Mt. Crawford, three miles to the east, connecting with the C. & O. at 
Staunton, 20 miles to the south. 

The College 

is recognized by the University of Virginia, which gives an annual schol- 
arship to the B. A. graduates. Thorough, up-to-date courses are offered 
in the Classics, the Bible, Music, Science, and Commerce. 

The Teachers 

have been trained in such schools as Harvard, University of Virginia, 
University of Michigan, Boston Conservatory, Mary Baldwin Seminary, 
Washington & Lee University, Emerson College of Oratory, Zanerian 
Art School, National School of Elocution and Oratory, and Northern 
Indiana Normal College. 

The Graduates 

get good positions and hold them until thej- are promoted. 

The Expenses, 

ranging from $130 to $150 a session ni 9'i months, for Tuition, Board, 
Fuel, Light, etc., are so low as to entitle the College to be termed what 
it really is- — a benevolent institution. 

The Catalogue, 

giving full information, will be sent to any address to any person who 
will write to the President. 

WALTER B. YOUNT, Bridgewater, Va. 



298 BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE. 



mGH=CLASS PIANOS AND ORGANS Right prl^ 

BIG BARGAINS 1X3^x^6"^?^ 

Sales Made on Small Installments. Liberal Discount for Cash. 

A WHOLE LIFETIME—That's how long a good musical instrument will last. Do not buy a 
cheap grade. They will not give satisfaction. Write us for free catalogues and special 
prices on anything you want in the musical line. 

S. Q. CLINE, Mt. Clinton, Va. 
J. D. BRUNK, Bridgewater, Va. 



OVER THE SEA. 



J\Ty dearest friend, a gallant youth. 

Has left his home and me 
Upon the coast of sunny South, 

And crossed the wide, wild sea. 

I .saw the great ship sail away; 

The proud flags floating high; 
I saw them steaming down the bay, 

And in the deep east die. 

And many a fear was fretting me, 

Of rocks and storms and war, 
Lest he should ne'er return to see 

I'he happy southern shore. 

But the winds and waves within the bay 

In pity whispered me: 
We'll waft him, some triumphant day. 

All safely back to thee. 

Though many a sun has dyed the west, 

He yet remains afar; 
And I for waiting cannot rest, 

Nor he for painful war. 

O wind upon the eastern wave, 

O wave upon the sea, 
Remember the promise that ye gave, 

And bear him back to me! 

—Wei don T. flyers, November, 1899 



